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French mayoral runoff turnout reaches final figure at just under half as voting concludes

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The official participation rate for the 2026 municipal second round has been finalized by Ouest-France, standing firm on a precise total of **57.38%**, confirming that voter abstention remains estimated between two-thirds to three-quarters at approximately 43%. While early figures from Paris and Marseille showed slight fluctuations before settling into this final percentage around the evening hour mark in Lyon (16:02 CET), no significant changes have occurred since then, with turnout remaining stable across key cities like Toulouse.

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    The final turnout rate for the French municipal elections of Mayoral Elections is reported at approximately 57.38%.
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    Abstention rates in these second-round mayoral races are estimated to be around 42-60%, with specific figures varying by source and time point (e.g., ~19%).
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    Turnout data shows slight fluctuations over the course of a single day, ranging from reports at noon or earlier hours.
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    Sources indicate that turnout in key cities like Paris is being closely monitored alongside national averages.
[Mar 23] Final participation rate reported as 57.38% (Ouest-france.fr).
[Mar 22, Mar 16:04 Abstention in runoff estimated at ~9%, unchanged from first round.