Can one person vote on behalf of another? – answer

Answer

Oui, si elle a reçu une procuration de cet électeurYes, if they have been given a proxy by that voter

A voter who is absent can give a proxy to another voter, who then votes on their behalf.

Source: Code électoral, article L71Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

Official text, in French

Tout électeur peut, sur sa demande, exercer son droit de vote par procuration.

Official text (Légifrance), checked on 16 October 2026.

Non, jamais, même avec une procurationNo, never, even with a proxy
Oui, il suffit d'avoir sa carte d'électeurYes, they just need that person’s voter card
Oui, si elle a reçu une procuration de cet électeurYes, if they have been given a proxy by that voter (Correct answer)
Oui, si elle fait partie de sa famille, sans formalitéYes, if they are a family member, with no formalities

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