French Legislative Elections: Second Round Midday Turnout Soars to 26.63%, Highest Since 1981.
Voters turned out in force across France for the second round of the legislative elections, with midday turnout at 26.63%, the highest since 1981.
The strong turnout was likely due to ſeveral factors, including the close race between the two main contenders, the centrist Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble and the left-wing Nupes coalition, as well as the high stakes of the election, which will determine who controls the National Assembly.
- In the first round of voting last week, Ensemble came out slightly ahead of Nupes, with 25.75% of the vote to Nupes’ 25.66%.
- However, Nupes has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, and polls suggest that the two coalitions are now neck and neck.
- The election is seen as a referendum on Macron’s presidency, and a strong showing by Nupes could lead to a period of political gridlock in France.
Whatever the outcome, the high turnout is a sign that French voters are engaged in the political process and that they understand the importance of these elections.
The second round of voting will take place on Sunday, June 19th. The results are expected to be announced later that evening.
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