1998 French cantonal electionsCantonale elections to renew the first series of cantons general councillors were held in France on 15 and 22 March 1998.Electoral systemThe cantonales elections use the same system as the regional or legislative elections. There is a 10% threshold needed to proceed to the second round.Change in controlFrom right to left Aisne Allier Ardèche Finistère Gers Meurthe-et-Moselle Nord Puy-de-Dôme Pyrénées-Orientales Essonne Haute-Saône