The possibility of overturning two recent municipal election victories by the Left Front (LFI) in the suburbs of Lyon is currently under review by the judiciary. On Monday, September 14, the public rapporteur, an official who provides legal and factual analysis for administrative courts, recommended to the Lyon administrative court that the elections in Vénissieux and Vaulx-en-Velin be annulled. This recommendation was based on irregularities found in other political lists during the March municipal elections. In Vaulx-en-Velin, LFI deputy Abdelkader Lahmar narrowly defeated the outgoing socialist candidate, Hélène Geoffroy, by just 104 votes. This result was significant as it marked a shift in a traditionally left-leaning area. Meanwhile, in Vénissieux, Idir Boumertit, also from LFI, won the mayoralty with a very slim margin of 25 votes. This victory was particularly notable because Vénissieux has long been a stronghold for the Communist Party, making Boumertit’s win an unexpected outcome. The irregularities that led to the recommendation for annulment involve discrepancies in the ballot counts or procedures on other candidates’ lists. These issues could potentially affect the validity of the results for all candidates in the same election, not just those from LFI. If the court agrees with the public rapporteur, the elections could be declared null and void, necessitating a new round of voting. Municipal elections in France are crucial for local governance, determining mayors and city council members. The potential annulment of these elections highlights the importance of strict adherence to electoral procedures. The Lyon administrative court will now consider the public rapporteur’s recommendation and decide whether to proceed with the annulment, which could have significant implications for the political landscape in the Lyon region.