In 2024, French and European residents are invited to go to the polls, to elect members of the European Parliament. A civic act, symbolized by the electoral card. However, you may not have this card in your possession: lost, stolen, moved house, too old: many people do not have their electoral card to vote on Sunday June 9, 2024. But don't worry, you don 't need a card to cast your ballot. In fact, proof of identity with a photograph is all you need for the occasion.
It's always advisable to have it with you, as it makes the work of the polling station staff much easier, by certifying that you are indeed registered on the electoral roll. Presenting an old electoral card is not useful, as it would give the wrong serial number. The new electoral card also includes a QR Code, which, when scanned, takes you to the elections.interieur.gouv.fr website for information on the ballot. However, if you don't have it, you can still vote.
In the event of loss, non-receipt, or theft of your electoral card, according to the decree of November 16, 2018, it is possible to identify yourself to your polling station, by presenting:
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