Government and politics in Martinique, France: official figures
In the second round of the regional election on 27 June 2021 in Martinique, the list "ALIANS MATINIK" led by Serge Letchimy (miscellaneous left) came first with 37.7% of the votes cast and won 26 of the 51 seats (51%), a working majority thanks to the winner's seat bonus.
How many seats are on the Martinique regional council?
The Assembly of Martinique has 51 seats, elected by list proportional representation in two rounds; the Collectivité territoriale de Martinique 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 Martinique?
Turnout in Martinique was 32.5% in the first round on 20 June 2021 and 44.8% in the run-off a week later, against 33.3% and 34.7% across all regions that voted; first-round turnout was 5th lowest of 17.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyMore figures
- The runner-up in Martinique was the list led by Alfred Marie-Jeanne (regionalist) with 35.3% in the second round and 14 seats; 4 lists made the run-off. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- 14 lists stood in the first round in Martinique in 2021; the list headed by Serge Letchimy led that round with 31.7% of the votes cast (30,267 votes). Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The Collectivité territoriale de Martinique had a total budget of €1.4 billion in 2025, with €1.0 billion of debt outstanding at year end. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL) · saved copy
How Martinique compares with other regions
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round (2021)
Martinique ranks 4 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)
Martinique ranks 13 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 16 | Pays de la Loire | 30.7% |
Seats on the regional council or assembly (2021)
Martinique ranks 15 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 |
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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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