Voter apathy mars French election
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President Emmanuel Macron can claim tax cuts, an improved economy and significant European influence. Still, polls predict that a record 28% to 32% of voters won’t bother to cast a ballot   

Emmanuel Macron 27%
Front runner, but narrowing poll lead and likely low turnout could spring surprise

Jean-Luc 17% 
Mélenchon Leftist firebrand candidate of La France insoumise.
Has seen bounce of five points since invasion of Ukraine


Eric Zemmour 9%
Far-right, openly racist, anti- immigration candidate
 
Valérie Pécresse 8%
Conservative
Les Républicains

Marine Le Pen 22%
Far-right National Rally candidate seeks working- class voters from across political spectrum

Apr 10: Presidential election first round with 12 candidates

Apr 24: Second round battle between top two candidates

SECOND ROUND POLL OF POLLS

Macron-Le Pen
53% 47%

Macron-Mélenchon
60% 40%

Macron-Zemmour
66% 34%

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Sources: Politico poll of polls, Ipsos/Sopra Steria  Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS