Official voter turnout data published by the French Ministry of the Interior

French Voter Turnout Soars to 59.4% in Macron's Snap Parliamentary Election

Jun 30, 2024, 11:24 AM

France is witnessing a significant political event as voters head to the polls for the first round of snap parliamentary elections called by President Emmanuel Macron on June 9. This election, held on June 30, follows the far-right National Rally's (RN) recent victory in the EU elections. The snap election is seen as a major gamble by Macron to counter the surge of the far-right. Turnout has been notably high, with 25.9% of voters participating by noon (12:00 PM CEST), a significant increase from previous years. By 5 p.m., turnout had reached 59.4%, the highest level since 1986. In Paris, the turnout was 25.48% by noon. Over 4,000 candidates are competing for 577 seats in the National Assembly. The outcome of this election could significantly impact France's political landscape and Macron's presidency.