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Senate elections 2026
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Published on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:04 AM
# Senate elections 2026 Updated on 28/08/2026 On Sunday, 27 September 2026, half of the Senate will be renewed through indirect universal suffrage. Mayors and delegates from municipal councils renewed in March constitute 95% of the "great electors" for senators. 63 departments and one constituency for French citizens abroad are affected by this renewal. **\* Candidacies** The registration of candidacies will take place at the Prefecture of the Somme, 51 rue de la République.
Senate Elections 2026
Updated on 28/08/2026
On Sunday, 27 September 2026, half of the Senate will be renewed by indirect universal suffrage.
Mayors and delegates from municipal councils renewed in March constitute 95% of the "great electors" for senators.
63 departments and one constituency for French citizens abroad are concerned by this renewal.
\* Candidacies
The registration of candidacies will take place at the Prefecture of the Somme, 51 rue de la République in Amiens, on the following dates and times:
- from Monday, 7 September to Thursday, 10 September 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- on Friday, 11 September 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No application may be accepted after the deadline for submission has closed. Submission must be made by the candidate, their substitute, or a designated representative.
Submission must be made by appointment. Appointments may be scheduled by phone at the following numbers: 03.22.97.83.49 or 03.22.97.80.97.
No other method of application—such as postal mail, fax, or electronic messaging—will be accepted.
The application file must include the following documents:
\* For each candidate on the list:
- the completed and signed [cerfa n°15215\*04](https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/57112/373071/file/cerfa_15215-04.pdf "Visit the https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/57112/373071/file/cerfa_15215-04.pdf website - new window") (in duplicate, either 2 originals or 1 original and 1 copy),
- a clear photocopy of an identity document with photograph,
- proof of voter status dated within the last 30 days on the appointment day (at the town hall or [check your electoral status](https://situation.elections.interieur.gouv.fr/ "Visit the https://situation.elections.interieur.gouv.fr/ website – new window"),
\* To complete the file:
- [the list of candidates, in their order of presentation](https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/57113/373076/file/Mod%C3%A8le%20de%20document%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20de%20l'ordre%20des%20listes%20des%20candidats.pdf "Visit the https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/57113/373076/file/Mod%C3%A8le%20de%20document%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20de%20l'ordre%20des%20listes%20des%20candidats.pdf website – new window"), showing the list title, declared political label, and after each candidate’s position number, their name, first name, and sex (alternating parity),
- proof of declaration of a financial mandatary, or the documents required to appoint one.
- Quick reference guide for candidates
\* Financial Mandataries
The period for accounting campaign revenues and expenses for the September 2026 Senate elections begins on 1 March 2026.
The appointment of a financial agent is mandatory.
The financial agent may be a natural person or an electoral financing association.
Each candidate must appoint a financial agent within six months prior to the election, and no later than the date on which their candidacy is registered (article L.52-4 of the electoral code).
This declaration must be submitted by the candidate, by appointment\* or by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt, to the following address:
Prefecture of the Somme
Bureau of Elections and General Regulation
51 rue de la République
CS 42001
80020 AMIENS Cedex 9
\* Appointment scheduling is done either by phone (03.22.97.83.49) or by email ([pref-elections@somme.gouv.fr](mailto:pref-elections@somme.gouv.fr))
- [Declaration of a financial agent (natural person)](https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/55063/361647/file/D%C3%A9claration%20mandataire%20financierv%20physique.docx "Visit the site https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/55063/361647/file/D%C3%A9claration%20mandataire%20financierv%20physique.docx - new window")
- [Declaration of a financial agent (electoral financing association)](https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/55064/361652/file/D%C3%A9claration%20mandataire%20financier%20association.docx "Visit the site https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/55064/361652/file/D%C3%A9claration%20mandataire%20financier%20association.docx - new window")
\* Spending limit
[- Spending limit](https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/55302/362942/file/Plafonds%20de%20d%C3%A9pense.pdf "Visit the site https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/55302/362942/file/Plafonds%20de%20d%C3%A9pense.pdf - new window")
\* Donation receipt books
Donation receipt books must be collected at the prefecture by the representative, upon presentation of an identity document and by appointment (03.22.97.83.49 or [pref-elections@somme.gouv.fr](mailto:pref-elections@somme.gouv.fr)). However, if, exceptionally, the candidate or a third party comes to collect these books, an original power of attorney from the representative and an identity document will be required.
\* Reimbursement for campaign materials
[Order of 23 July 2026 setting the maximum rates for reimbursement of printing and posting costs of circulars and ballot papers for the Senate elections taking place until the next Senate renewal in 2029](https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/57040/372674/file/Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20du%2023%20juillet%202026%20tarifs%20maxima.pdf "Visit the https://www.somme.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/57040/372674/file/Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20du%2023%20juillet%202026%20tarifs%20maxima.pdf website - new window")
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