ParisNational Rally won at least 14 Senate seats Sunday.
The group gives France’s far right speaking time, committee seats and a voice on constitutional votes.
Senators are chosen indirectly by roughly 93,500 mayors and local councillors, not by voters directly.
The Republicans and allies still hold a Senate majority, at least 127 seats, despite Sunday’s swing.
A new poll shows Le Pen leading April’s first-round presidential vote with 35% to 36% support.
How each outlet framed it
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- France 24
- The Irish Times
- Anadolu Ajansı
- The Times of India
- South China Morning Post
- explains Senate elected by 93,500 local officials voting along party lines, not direct public vote
Sources: France 24, The Irish Times, Anadolu Ajansı, The Times of India, South China Morning Post