French face two months of elections

French voters will cast their ballot four times over eight weeks. On April 23 and May 7 they will select their president, followed by votes on June 11 and June 18 to select the 577-seat National Assembly

Emmanuel Macron, 39: On the Move! Centre Poll of polls* 25.5%

Marine Le Pen, 48: National Front Far right 26%

Francois Fillon, 63: Republican party Centre-right 20%

Benoit Hamon, 49: SocialistParty Left 14%

Jean Luc Melenchon, 65: Left Party Far left 12%

First round, Apr 23: If candidate wins more than 50% of vote, he or she is elected
50%

Second round, May 7: If no candidate wins 50%, two with most first-round votes compete in run-off. Candidate with most votes wins

Inauguration: President takes office about 6-10 days after second round

National Assembly, Jun 11-18: Between inauguration and legislature convening in July, president names temporary prime minister and can pick cabinet to pass legislation 

*Analysis by Journal du Dimanche of 38 polls conducted since January

Sources: Bloomberg, Journal du Dimanche
Pictures: Associated Press