Stéphane Muscat, the leader of the "Envie de Lunel" list, faced a challenge to his eligibility for the 2026 municipal elections in Lunel. Following written appeals from rival candidates, the electoral control commission convened on February 19th to verify his residency in Lunel. Despite presenting evidence of his local residence, the commission voted 3-2 to remove him from the electoral lists. However, Muscat presented a document from the public finance directorate, dated February 19th, confirming he has paid his taxes in Lunel since January 1st, 2026. His lawyer asserts this document renders him eligible to run, though he may not be able to vote. Muscat plans to contest the commission's decision and potentially pursue legal action against those who filed the appeals.