2017 French Election: 2nd round - Macron Leads Le Pen (May 3)
En Marche’s Macron is in the lead to become the next President of France according to the latest Ipsos/Sopra Steria poll of likely voters who were aware of the first-round results.
59% of those surveyed intend to support Macron, who is well ahead of Le Pen (41%).
Vote transfers between the first and the second round are very favorable to Macron: 48% of Mélenchon supporters, 42% of Fillon, supporters, and 75% of Hamon supporters intend to vote for Macron in the second round. And uncertainty is low: 91% of those who say they will vote for Macron declare that their choice is definite.
