At noon, in this first round of the presidential election, the participation rate in the Alpes-Maritimes is 25.3%.
This is a little less than in 2017 when the participation rate stood at 34.82% at the same time.
In 2012, it was 30.99%.
Same trend nationally where the participation rate is 25.48%, also three points less than in 2017.
In total, 778,661 voters, distributed in the 163 communes of the Alpes-Maritimes, are summoned to vote, according to data transmitted by the prefecture.
The polling stations have been open for eight hours and close at 7 p.m., and at 8 p.m. for 34 cities, including Nice.
As a reminder, it is necessary to come with an identity document in municipalities with more than 1,000 inhabitants.
And for information, it is not compulsory to wear a mask, even if it remains recommended, and no proof of vaccination, test or certificate of recovery can be required to go to vote.
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