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Who can vote in elections in France?
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Correct answer: French citizens aged 18 or more. French citizens aged 18 or more can vote. The right to vote is a right linked to citizenship. EU citizens can also vote in the European elections. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La citoyenneté” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La citoyenneté” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ Only very rich peopleSeulement les personnes très richesThis option does not match what the sheet says: all votes are counted, whatever the sex, age, origin or religion.
- ✗ All residents of France, even childrenTous les habitants de France, même les enfantsYou must be at least 18 to vote.
- ✗ Only menSeulement les hommesAll votes count, whatever the sex.
- ✓ French citizens aged 18 or moreLes citoyens français de 18 ans ou plusCorrect answer. French citizens aged 18 or more can vote. The right to vote is a right linked to citizenship. EU citizens can also vote in the European elections.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Qui peut voter aux élections en France ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Qui peut voter aux élections en France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La citoyenneté” (French).
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