Government and politics in Guadeloupe, France: official figures
In the second round of the regional election on 27 June 2021 in Guadeloupe, the list "Continuons d'avancer" led by Ary Chalus (miscellaneous centre) came first with 72.4% of the votes cast and won 33 of the 41 seats (80%), a working majority thanks to the winner's seat bonus.
How many seats are on the Guadeloupe regional council?
The regional council of Guadeloupe has 41 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 Guadeloupe?
Turnout in Guadeloupe was 30.8% in the first round on 20 June 2021 and 36.9% in the run-off a week later, against 33.3% and 34.7% across all regions that voted; first-round turnout was 3rd lowest of 17.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyWho is the president of the Guadeloupe region?
Ary Chalus has been President of the Regional Council of Guadeloupe since 2 July 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 Guadeloupe was the list led by Josette Borel-Lincertin (Socialist Party) with 27.6% in the second round and 8 seats; 2 lists made the run-off. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- 12 lists stood in the first round in Guadeloupe in 2021; the list headed by Ary Chalus led that round with 49.3% of the votes cast (45,110 votes). Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The national register of elected officials lists 39 sitting regional councillors in Guadeloupe and 9 vice-presidents who share out the executive portfolios. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- Women hold 51.3% of the seats on the Guadeloupe regional council (20 of 39), 2nd highest 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 Guadeloupe's regional councillors was 59.5 years in October 2026 (the oldest of 14); the largest occupational group is retired managers, with 7 councillors. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The Guadeloupe region had a total budget of €480.72 million in 2025, with €483.58 million of debt outstanding at year end. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL) · saved copy
How Guadeloupe compares with other regions
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round (2021)
Guadeloupe ranks 6 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Réunion | 46.5% |
| 4 | Martinique | 44.8% |
| 5 | Occitanie | 37.8% |
| 6 | Guadeloupe | 36.9% |
| 7 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 36.8% |
| 8 | Brittany | 36.6% |
| 9 | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 36.6% |
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round (2021)
Guadeloupe ranks 15 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 16 | Pays de la Loire | 30.7% |
| 17 | Grand Est | 29.6% |
Seats on the regional council or assembly (2021)
Guadeloupe ranks 17 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Seats on the regional council or assembly |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Brittany | 83 |
| 12 | Centre — Val de Loire | 77 |
| 13 | Corsica | 63 |
| 14 | French Guiana | 55 |
| 15 | Martinique | 51 |
| 16 | Réunion | 45 |
| 17 | Guadeloupe | 41 |
Share of regional councillors who are women (2026)
Guadeloupe ranks 2 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of regional councillors who are women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre — Val de Loire | 51.3% |
| 2 | Guadeloupe | 51.3% |
| 3 | Réunion | 51.1% |
| 4 | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 50.3% |
| 5 | Ile de France | 50.2% |
| 6 | Hauts-de-France | 50.0% |
| 7 | Brittany | 49.4% |
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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…)
- 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…)
- 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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