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French presidential election, instructions for use

The first round of the presidential election will take place on April 10.

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The French will vote next April to appoint their next President of the Republic.

Who can vote?

Who can be candidate ?

The essentials to know about the rules of the election in infographics. 

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Candidates must have French nationality, be voters and be over 18 years old, but also demonstrate moral dignity, without this notion being precisely defined.

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The media are not authorized to communicate the results before 8 p.m.

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With the relaxation of the rules for registration on the electoral lists since 2019, the French had until March 4 to register on the lists.

For those who live abroad, you must be registered on the consular lists.

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The financing of the presidential electoral campaign obeys strict rules.

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