Turnout in French presidential election at 26.41% at 1200 CET, down on 2017
The turnout figure was lower than at the same time in 2017, when it stood at 28.23%, but higher than the first round of 2022 two weeks ago, when it came in at 25.48% by noon. Analysts say a low turnout adds to uncertainty surrounding the final result.
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- Published Date: 01:12 | 24 April 2022
- Modified Date: 01:22 | 24 April 2022
Voter turnout in the second round of the French presidential election on Sunday was 26.41% by midday (1000 GMT), interior ministry data showed.
The turnout figure was lower than at the same time in 2017, when it stood at 28.23%, but higher than the first round of 2022 two weeks ago, when it came in at 25.48% by noon. Analysts say a low turnout adds to uncertainty surrounding the final result.
Voting started at 8 a.m. and will end at 8 P.M., when the first projections of results are expected.
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