France
Make sure you're registered and ready to vote in France. French citizens aged 18 and over can register online to vote.
Next Election
April 18, 2027
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register on the electoral roll (liste électorale) online at service-public.fr or at your mairie. For the 2027 presidential election, rounds are on April 18 and May 2, 2027. Check the deadline for registration on service-public.fr; people aged 18 are usually registered automatically.
Why Voting Matters
Why does voting matter in France? Because every eligible French voter holds exactly the same power: one vote. The 2027 presidential election will take place on April 18 and, if needed, May 2, 2027, and French voters also choose deputies, mayors, regional councillors and members of the European Parliament. Those choices shape public services, taxes, safety and the economy, and turnout is how ordinary people show up for them.
Each presidential election can be decided in a runoff between the top two candidates, so your vote can directly choose the head of state.
Check your registration now so you can vote on time. Check that you are registered, make a plan to vote, and bring a friend.
Voter Assistance Resources
Need help voting in France? The government site service-public.fr explains how to check your registration, find your bureau de vote and vote by procuration (proxy) if you cannot be there. You can also contact your mairie, which runs polling in your commune.
People with disabilities have the right to accessible polling stations, to be accompanied by a person of their choice, and to use proxy voting. French citizens abroad can register on a consular list and vote at their consulate or by proxy.
Some cities offer free public transport on election days, so check your local transit agency. Contact details and rules can change, so confirm everything with the official election authority linked on this page before you vote.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in France. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. French town halls recruit polling station assessors, who are unpaid volunteers, and the government platform JeVeuxAider lists opportunities. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.jeveuxaider.gouv.fr/engagement/trouver-des-assesseurs/
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