Expected Legislative Elections: Almost 410,000 proxies have been created since June 10, i.e. 6.5 times more than in 2022.

French voters are mobilizing to be able to vote on June 30 and July 7. During the week from June 10 to June 16, 409,226 proxies were identified, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on Monday. “Compared to the 2022 legislative elections, there are 6.5 times more proxies between the D-20 and D-14 going into the first round,” Bovo elaborates.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs clarifies that 91% of proxies were carried out “partially or completely in a dematerialized way,” through the maprocuration website. government

Proxy race

For many French people, the announcement of the unexpected dissolution of the National Assembly and the calling of early legislative elections at the start of the school holidays marked the beginning of a proxy race. The next day, queues could be seen outside police stations and conversations increased to find kind souls willing to help. “We count on our friends to vote for us! “, slips Cécile, who was already planning to leave the Paris region from June 29 and go to the south of France.

According to the Ministry of Interior, 1,020,000 proxies were given during the first round of the 2022 legislative elections. But, unlike this year, voting dates were known in advance, and requests could be spread out over time. In addition, legislative elections took place on June 12 and 19, after the school holidays.

Towards increased participation?

Figures released by the Home Office on Monday showed high levels of participation in both elections. According to JDD’s Ifop survey, it is estimated at 63% in the first round. This compares to 47.51% for the same period in 2022.

The Home Office also warns that if you have made a proxy for the European elections, “it is not valid for the 2024 legislative elections.” Therefore, you will have to reformulate it if you are not present on voting day.

To create an online proxy, you must choose someone who can come to your polling station and get your voter number and date of birth, or their marital status and constituency details. You then need to go to maprocuration.gouv and finally confirm the procedure at the police station or gendarmerie by showing your ID.