Catherine Raba's Victory in the 2026 Municipal Elections
On March 15, 2026, the residents of Saint-Paul-lès-Dax in the Landes region participated in the first round of municipal elections, and the results have been officially announced. Catherine Raba emerged victorious, securing the position of mayor with an impressive 50.49% of the votes cast. This election marked a significant turning point as the incumbent mayor, Julien Bazus, received 49.51% of the votes and will not be continuing in office, although he managed to secure eight seats on the municipal council. Raba's election is particularly noteworthy as she will lead Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, the fourth-largest municipality in the Landes by population, for the next six years.
Catherine Raba, who has been a municipal council member since 2014, previously served under former mayor Cathy Delmon until 2020. For the past six years, she has been a member of the opposition during Bazus's term. Notably, this is her first campaign for the mayoral position, and she ran on a platform that emphasized a neutral political stance, describing her list as neither left nor right.
The municipal elections in Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, similar to over 95% of municipalities in the Landes, concluded in the first round, with only two lists competing. This decisive outcome highlights the political dynamics within the region and sets the stage for Raba's leadership as she aims to address local issues and foster community development.
As reported by francebleu.fr.
