French election2022: Macron, Le Pen reach second round
(VOVWORLD) - According to the official results of the first round of the ongoing French presidential election, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron won 27.85% of the votes while far-right challenger Marine Le Pen received 23.15%.
 French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Marine Le Pen (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
The results led both candidates to the second round of the election.
With only 21.95% of the votes in favor, the radical left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon was eliminated. Jean-Luc Melenchon's constituency is considered the key to determining the result of between Macron and Le Pen in the second round scheduled for April 24.
In a repeat of the result 5 years ago, France’s 2022 presidential election is now down to the same two candidates - Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen.
From now until April 20 is an important time during which the two candidates will face off in a debate broadcast live on national television.