All parties claim victory, but data shows the right leads with 1267 mayors, followed by the left with 829, centrists with 586, and the extreme right with 63 in cities over 3500 inhabitants.

The Socialist Party (PS) won in many cities where it didn't ally with La France Insoumise (LFI), but failed in others where alliances were formed. Jean-Luc Mélenchon (LFI) is seen as a liability for the left, with some suggesting his influence caused losses in cities like Toulouse and Limoges. This raises questions about the PS's strategy in forming alliances with LFI.

Both LFI and the Socialists show inconsistency in their alliance strategies, with LFI criticizing the Socialists as 'fake left' while seeking alliances, and Socialists condemning Mélenchon's rhetoric yet allying with him. This tactical maneuvering, perceived as cynical by voters, led to some alliances, like in Toulouse, losing votes despite increased participation, suggesting voter disapproval.

Marine Tondelier of the Greens, initially critical of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, later advocated for alliances with the left. These alliances led to defeats in Poitiers, Besançon, and Strasbourg, but victories in Grenoble, Tour, and Lyon. The Greens' political line is now seen as unclear, raising questions about their role as more than an auxiliary force.

LFI made some territorial gains, mainly by taking over cities already held by the left, such as Saint-Denis and La Courneuve, demonstrating a 'cuckoo' strategy. Meanwhile, the National Rally (RN) showed silent progress, failing in major cities like Toulon and Marseille but winning in numerous medium-sized towns, such as Agde, Carcassonne, and Orange, particularly in 'forgotten' territories.

Sébastien Chenu suggests that major metropolitan areas are either 'too aided' (benefiting from left-leaning patronage and subsidies) or 'too bourgeois/bobo,' disconnecting them from the concerns of ordinary French people. This phenomenon explains the RN's success in smaller, depoliticized towns.

Emmanuel Grégoire, the Socialist candidate, won the mayoral election in Paris. He took the risk of not merging his list with Sopia Shikirou's (LFI). His victory, with 50% of the votes, demonstrated that he could win without a full alliance with La France Insoumise, as Shikirou lost a significant number of votes in the second round.

Grégoire's victory is seen by some as a success for a serious and responsible alliance within the left, building a long-term project. However, other Socialists argue that Paris proves the need to definitively cut ties with LFI for the 2027 presidential elections to make the left governable and appealing to the French population, distinguishing LFI from traditional radical left alliances.