Government and politics in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France: official figures
In the second round of the regional election on 27 June 2021 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the list "Laurent Wauquiez - La Région avec toutes ses forces" led by Laurent Wauquiez (union of the right) came first with 55.2% of the votes cast and won 136 of the 204 seats (67%), a working majority thanks to the winner's seat bonus.
How many seats are on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional council?
The regional council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes has 204 seats, filled by proportional list voting in two rounds; the June 2021 vote set the seats for the term that runs to 2028.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyWhat was the turnout in the 2021 regional election in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Turnout in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes was 32.6% in the first round on 20 June 2021 and 33.4% in the run-off a week later, against 33.3% and 34.7% across all regions that voted; first-round turnout was 6th lowest of 17.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyWho is the president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region?
Fabrice Pannekoucke has been President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes since 5 September 2024, succeeding Laurent Wauquiez, who led the winning list in 2021. The president is elected by the councillors and heads the regional executive.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyMore figures
- The runner-up in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes was the list led by Fabienne Grebert (union of the left) with 33.6% in the second round and 51 seats; 3 lists made the run-off. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- 9 lists stood in the first round in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in 2021; the list headed by Laurent Wauquiez led that round with 43.9% of the votes cast (751,375 votes). Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The Rassemblement National list led by Andréa Kotarac took 11.2% in the 2021 run-off in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and holds 17 seats in opposition. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The national register of elected officials lists 203 sitting regional councillors in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and 14 vice-presidents who share out the executive portfolios. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- Women hold 47.3% of the seats on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional council (96 of 203), 5th lowest of 14 among the regional councils in the register, as list parity rules require near-equal numbers. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The average age of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes' regional councillors was 55.7 years in October 2026 (7th youngest of 14); the largest occupational group is senior civil servants, with 22 councillors. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region had a total budget of €4.7 billion in 2025, with €2.6 billion of debt outstanding at year end. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL) · saved copy
How Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes compares with other regions
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round (2021)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ranks 11 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Brittany | 36.6% |
| 9 | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 36.6% |
| 10 | Burgundy-Franche-Comté | 36.5% |
| 11 | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 33.4% |
| 12 | Ile de France | 33.3% |
| 13 | Hauts-de-France | 33.2% |
| 14 | Centre — Val de Loire | 33.1% |
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round (2021)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ranks 12 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Normandy | 33.0% |
| 10 | Hauts-de-France | 32.8% |
| 11 | Centre — Val de Loire | 32.7% |
| 12 | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 32.6% |
| 13 | Martinique | 32.5% |
| 14 | Ile de France | 30.8% |
| 15 | Guadeloupe | 30.8% |
Seats on the regional council or assembly (2021)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ranks 2 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Seats on the regional council or assembly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ile de France | 209 |
| 2 | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 204 |
| 3 | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 183 |
| 4 | Hauts-de-France | 170 |
| 5 | Grand Est | 169 |
| 6 | Occitanie | 158 |
| 7 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 123 |
Share of regional councillors who are women (2026)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ranks 10 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of regional councillors who are women |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Brittany | 49.4% |
| 8 | Pays de la Loire | 48.9% |
| 9 | Grand Est | 48.8% |
| 10 | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 47.3% |
| 11 | Normandy | 47.1% |
| 12 | Burgundy-Franche-Comté | 47.0% |
| 13 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 46.3% |
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Sources
- Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr): Elections régionales 2021: résultats par région (first and second rounds, votes and seats per list), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 29d14a2c5288…)
- Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL): Comptes consolidés des régions 2012-2025 (main and annex budgets, from DGFiP accounting balances), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 44140a246ada…)
- Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr): Répertoire national des élus: conseillers régionaux (sitting councillors, functions, update of 11 August 2026), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 110224814286…)
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