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Supporters of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen react after vote projections in select constituencies, Sunday, in Henin-Beaumont, northern France. French voters propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong lead in first-round legislative elections Sunday and plunged the country into political uncertainty. Thibault Camus/AP hide caption

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Year of Global Elections

Here are key takeaways from France's election round 1, where the far right prevails

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Who's Who In France's Wild Presidential Election

French Presidential candidates: Jean-Luc Melenchon (left), Francois Fillon, Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP and Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

Who's Who In France's Wild Presidential Election

April 20, 2017 • Entrenched politicians have been swept aside, and fringe candidates and untested newcomers have filled the void. Four front-runners lead the field of 11 in Sunday's first round of voting.