At the approach of the presidential election, the two rounds of which are planned on April 10 and 24, you are explained to vote when you can not move at the ballot box.
Le Monde
Proxy vote is one of the ways to combat abstention, fears by many political figures. And for good reason: According to the last electoral survey conducted by Ipsos-Sopra Steria in partnership with the Sciences Po Political Research Center (Cevipof) and the Jean Jaurès Foundation for [Nute], “potential” and “probable” abstainers represent Up to 22% of 13,269 people surveyed.
If you are unavailable on April 10 and 24 but you want to express your voice in the presidential election, you can apply for proxy on the maprocuration.gouv.fr. 1 ER January , it is possible to give your proxy to an agent who does not reside in your municipality but, be careful, this person must still go to your usual polling station to place the newsletter in the urn for you. It will be impossible for it to move in its polling station on your behalf and use your power of attorney.
Many necessary checks
To proceed with a valid power of attorney, your elector number, identical since your first registration on the electoral lists, is imperative. It is noted on your voter card and also available in a few clicks on The website of the public administration . As a reminder, it is not possible to vote in advance or remotely. You will have to provide proof of identity as well as a proof of your link with the municipality where you wish to vote.
When the request is complete, a physical verification of your identity by the authorities is necessary, by moving when you wish in a police station, a gendarmerie brigade or a consulate. To choose your agent – the person who will vote for you – you have to choose a person registered on the electoral lists.
If you wish to be appointed as an agent, use the registration check service to the electoral lists available on this official website to obtain the certificate of registration and communicate it to the person wishing to give you power of attorney .