Government and politics in Corsica, France: official figures
In the second round of the regional election on 27 June 2021 in Corsica, the list "FÀ POPULU INSEME" led by Gilles Simeoni (regionalist) came first with 40.6% of the votes cast and won 32 of the 63 seats (51%), a working majority thanks to the winner's seat bonus.
How many seats are on the Corsica regional council?
The Corsican Assembly has 63 seats, elected by list proportional representation in two rounds; the Collectivité de Corse replaced the former separate regional and departmental councils and exercises both sets of powers.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyWhat was the turnout in the 2021 regional election in Corsica?
Turnout in Corsica was 57.1% in the first round on 20 June 2021 and 58.9% in the run-off a week later, against 33.3% and 34.7% across all regions that voted; first-round turnout was the highest of 17.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyMore figures
- The runner-up in Corsica was the list led by Laurent Marcangeli (miscellaneous right) with 32.0% in the second round and 17 seats; 4 lists made the run-off. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- 10 lists stood in the first round in Corsica in 2021; the list headed by Gilles Simeoni led that round with 29.2% of the votes cast (39,247 votes). Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The Collectivité de Corse had a total budget of €1.5 billion in 2025, with €1.2 billion of debt outstanding at year end. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL) · saved copy
How Corsica compares with other regions
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round (2021)
Corsica ranks 1 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corsica | 58.9% |
| 2 | French Guiana | 46.8% |
| 3 | Réunion | 46.5% |
| 4 | Martinique | 44.8% |
| 5 | Occitanie | 37.8% |
| 6 | Guadeloupe | 36.9% |
| 7 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 36.8% |
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round (2021)
Corsica ranks 1 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corsica | 57.1% |
| 2 | Occitanie | 37.2% |
| 3 | Réunion | 36.5% |
| 4 | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 36.0% |
| 5 | Brittany | 35.8% |
| 6 | Burgundy-Franche-Comté | 34.9% |
| 7 | French Guiana | 34.8% |
Seats on the regional council or assembly (2021)
Corsica ranks 13 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Seats on the regional council or assembly |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pays de la Loire | 93 |
| 11 | Brittany | 83 |
| 12 | Centre — Val de Loire | 77 |
| 13 | Corsica | 63 |
| 14 | French Guiana | 55 |
| 15 | Martinique | 51 |
| 16 | Réunion | 45 |
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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…)
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