1976 French cantonal elections

Cantonal elections to renew the general councillors of cantons were held in France on 7 and 14 March 1976. The left won a convincing victory, the PS gained 194 seats and the PCF 75. 15 presidencies also swung to the left.

Electoral system

The cantonales elections use the same system as the regional or legislative elections. There is a 10% threshold needed to proceed to the second round.

National results

Runoff results missing