2011 French cantonal elections

Cantonal elections to elect half the membership of the general councils of France's 100 departments were held on 20 and 27 March 2011.

The cantonal elections use a two-round system similar to that employed in the country's legislative elections.

Since cantonal councillors are electors for the senatorial elections, and considering that the forces in the Senate are, as of March 2011 almost balanced, the results of this election could play a role in the September 2011 senatorial elections.

The poll below was conducted only in cantons subject to renewal.

Abstention: 55.68%; invalid ballots; 2.95%