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French Pacific vote supports Macron for president but a drop in turnout

April 30, 2022

RNZ Pacific The French Pacific territories have shown their support for President Emmanuel Macron at the polls, but with a much lower voter turnout than has been usual. Macron captured 61 percent of New Caledonia’s votes overall in the presidential election final stage last Sunday, while far-right candidate Marine Le Pen scored 39 percent. Across ... <a title="French Pacific vote supports Macron for president but a drop in turnout" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/30/french-pacific-vote-supports-macron-for-president-but-a-drop-in-turnout/" aria-label="Read more about French Pacific vote supports Macron for president but a drop in turnout">Read more</a>

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French Pacific readies for presidential election as Macron seeks second term

April 8, 2022

By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter As the French Pacific is gearing up for Sunday’s first round of the French presidential election, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron appears to be enjoying the most support among the 14 candidates. Committees set up in support of Macron have been campaigning with the backing of those in power in ... <a title="French Pacific readies for presidential election as Macron seeks second term" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/french-pacific-readies-for-presidential-election-as-macron-seeks-second-term/" aria-label="Read more about French Pacific readies for presidential election as Macron seeks second term">Read more</a>