The upcoming second round of early legislative elections in France is shaping up to be a “triangular” race, with the possibility of a “quadrangular” contest. There are 307 candidates vying for seats, a significant increase from previous elections. The high voter turnout has motivated many parties to strategize in the final hours before the deadline for candidacy deposits.
In France, a candidate must receive over 50% of the votes and at least a quarter of registered voters’ preferences to win in the first round. Out of the 577 seats in the Assemblée Nationale, various parties have secured a number of deputies. In cases where no candidate wins outright in the first round, the top two candidates proceed to the second round, with the possibility of a third or fourth candidate joining if they meet certain criteria.
The outcome of the upcoming election will be determined by the candidate who receives the most votes in the second round. With so many candidates and parties in the mix, the race is sure to be competitive and unpredictable. The parties are working hard to secure their positions and galvanize their supporters in the lead-up to the election day on Sunday, July 7th.