Voting booths in Lyon during the first round of the 2021 regional and departmental elections. – KONRAD K./SIPA
Never have the polling stations been so deserted as during this first round of regional and departmental elections. With a rate between 66.1% and 68.6%, this ballot sets a record of abstention in France, excluding referendum. And among young people, disenchantment with these elections is even stronger, since 82% of 18-35 year olds did not go to vote.
While the Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin, declared that “our collective work must be turned towards the mobilization of the French for the second round”, the oppositions throw the responsibility on the executive. “There is in the organization of the poll a huge responsibility of the government, never has there been such a mess,” accused Christian Jacob, president of the Republicans, denouncing the problem of professions of faith not received by a large number. voters.
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You are used to going to vote, but you did not come this time. For what reasons ? Is it political? Are you one of the voters who did not receive professions of faith? Is it related to the health situation? Were you just lazy? Do you plan to travel next Sunday for the second round? You can testify by filling out the form below. Your testimonials will be used in writing an article. Thank you in advance.