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IN BRIEF
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The results of the election May 31, 2026 for the election of advisors to French citizens abroad At Vietnam were proclaimed: three representatives will serve for a term of 6 years. On the 5,109 registered voters, nine hundred sixty-six took part in the vote, resulting in 932 votes cast After counting blank and invalid ballots, the following are now elected: Vincent LE CANNELIER, Laurent FISCHER And Jaime PEYPOCH.
The results of the election May 31, 2026 for the election of advisors to French citizens abroad in the Vietnam constituency were officially proclaimed. Of 5,109 registered voters, 966 turned out to vote; after the count, three names stood out and would be the representatives of the French in Vietnam for a 6-year term : Vincent LE CANNELIER, Laurent FISCHER And Jaime PEYPOCH.
The context of the election
The consular elections of May 30 and 31, 2026, were held within a national framework organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For Vietnam, these operations are governed by the procedures detailed on the official website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which outlines both the procedures and the list of elected officials. vn.diplomatie.gouv.fr — consular elections May 30-31, 2026 and the page dedicated to elected officials and representatives: vn.diplomatie.gouv.fr — elected officials and representatives.
The voting process in Vietnam
At the close of voting, 5,109 voters were registered in the Vietnam constituency. The number of voters was nine hundred sixty-six, or a participation rate of approximately 18.9%During the vote count, twenty-nine blank ballots and five invalid ballots were recorded, bringing the total to votes cast has nine hundred thirty-twoThe details of the operations and the announcement of the results were reported by the local and French-language press, particularly in field reports: Le Petit Journal — results report.
Detailed results by list
Four lists were presented to voters in Vietnam. The election yielded the following results:
– “Committed to Vietnam for the French community in Vietnam – Close – Helpful – Supportive” (head of list: Jaime PEYPOCH): 291 votes ;
– “ASFE – For local solidarity” (head of list: Vincent LE CANNELIER): 244 votes ;
– “United in action and listening to you” (head of list: Laurent FISCHER): 237 votes ;
– “Living in Vietnam – French solidarity and the Francophonie” (head of list: Nicolas LEYMONERIE): 160 votes.
These results, which result from the sum of 932 votes castled to the allocation of the three seats in the constituency.
The proclaimed elected officials
Following the allocation of seats, the three representatives of French citizens living abroad declared elected for the Vietnam constituency are:
– Vincent LE CANNELIER
– Laurent FISCHER
– Jaime PEYPOCH
Each will exercise a six-year term to represent the interests of French citizens residing in Vietnam. To learn more about Vincent Le Cannelier’s profile and commitment, a profile and a statement about his local involvement are available here: SOUTHEAST ASIA — Le Cannelier and ASFE in Vietnam.
Perspectives and resources for further exploration
To view the national results and consult an interactive map of the 2026 consular elections, the following resource offers a useful map reading: LesFrançais.press — interactive results mapThe story and the local context were also covered by the French-language press based in Vietnam: The Little Journal.
To place these elections in a broader context of regional news or issues affecting the French community in Southeast Asia, several analyses and reports address cultural and security aspects — from the veneration of certain historical figures in Vietnam to cases involving French nationals in the region: SOUTHEAST ASIA — cultural landmarks in Vietnam And SOUTHEAST ASIA — examples of cases involving French nationals in Southeast Asia.
Finally, for institutional information relating to elections and elected representatives of French citizens abroad, the official pages of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remain the reference: vn.diplomatie.gouv.fr — elections of representatives of French citizens living abroad And vn.diplomatie.gouv.fr — elected officials and representatives.
Frequently Asked Questions — Elections for representatives of French citizens living abroad in Vietnam (May 31, 2026)
Q: Who was elected to represent the French living in Vietnam In 2026?
A: The three councilors proclaimed elected are Vincent LE CANNELIER, Laurent FISCHER And Jaime PEYPOCH.
Q: On what date were these elections held?
A: The vote took place as part of the vote of May 31, 2026and the results were officially proclaimed by the relevant authorities.
Q: How many voters were registered for the constituency of Vietnam ?
A: At the close of voting, 5109 voters were on the registration lists for the constituency.
Q: What was the voter turnout or the number of voters?
A: The number of voters was nine hundred sixty-six, which corresponds to the number of signatures recorded on election day.
Q: How many blank ballots, invalid ballots and valid votes were counted?
A: Among the ballots counted, twenty-nine were classified as white, five were declared invalid, and the total number of votes cast was nine hundred thirty-two.
Q: Which lists were in contention and how many votes did each one receive?
A: Four lists competed. The list ” Committed to Vietnam for the French community in Vietnam – Close – Helpful – Supportive » led by Jaime PEYPOCH collected two hundred ninety-one votes. The list ” ASFE – For local solidarity » driven by Vincent LE CANNELIER got two hundred forty-four votes. The list ” United in action and listening to you » worn by Laurent FISCHER totaled two hundred thirty-seven voices. Finally, the list ” Living in Vietnam – French solidarity and the Francophonie » led by Nicolas LEYMONERIE gathered one hundred sixty voice.
Q: How many seats were allocated for this constituency?
A: Three seats for French citizens living abroad councillors have been allocated for the constituency of Vietnamand the three incumbents were proclaimed elected.
Q: What is the term of office for elected councillors?
A: The term of office for the elected representatives of French citizens living abroad is 6 years.
Q: What does the official proclamation of the results mean?
A: The official proclamation confirms the validation of the voting and counting operations by the competent authorities and endorses the election of the candidates designated to serve for the duration of the term.
Q: How can I obtain more information on the role of advisors to French citizens abroad?
A: The French citizens abroad representatives represent French citizens residing abroad, participate in consultative bodies and safeguard the interests of French citizens living outside France on local and national issues.