#JUSE2607202ADecree of 19 March 2026 on the Procedures for Organizing Internet Electronic Voting for the Election of the Representative of Court Heads and Representatives of Magistrates to the Superior Council of Administrative Tribunals and Administrative Courts of Appeal, Scheduled from 11 to 18 June 2026
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This French decree establishes the detailed rules for conducting secure internet-based electronic voting for two specific elections within the administrative judiciary: the representative of heads of administrative tribunals and courts of appeal, and the representatives of magistrates. Voting is open from Thursday 11 June 2026 at 9:00 Paris time until Thursday 18 June 2026 at 16:00 Paris time. Eligible voters include heads of jurisdiction and active magistrates (including those on parental leave or secondment over two years) registered on the electoral lists. The system uses individual login credentials sent primarily via professional email, with a secure password recovery process. A central electronic voting bureau at the Council of State manages the process using a six-key encryption system that requires at least three keys (including one from president/secretary and two from list representatives) to decrypt and tally results. All operations emphasize transparency, with real-time monitoring, public sealing and opening ceremonies, and publication of results and minutes on the internal administrative judiciary intranet.
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Key Changes
- Electronic voting period runs from 11 June 2026 09:00 Paris time to 18 June 2026 16:00 Paris time
- Requires minimum of 3 out of 6 encryption keys (1 from president/secretary + 2 from list representatives) to open electronic ballot box
- Authentication credentials sent via professional email by 11 May 2026 at latest; personal email or postal mail used as exception
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Obligations
What this law requires
Establish and operate a user assistance cell accessible by toll-free telephone and self-service form on the voting website, staffed from system opening through voting closure, to address voter questions about the electronic voting tool
Publish general information about election procedures to all eligible voters (heads of jurisdiction and active magistrates) and publish technical assistance cell information on the administrative judiciary intranet
Display voter lists at the State Council and all jurisdictions on 29 April 2026 in easily accessible locations restricted from public access, and simultaneously publish lists on the administrative judiciary intranet
Receive and publish all candidacies and campaign statements electronically by 6 May 2026 at 12:00 on the administrative judiciary intranet
Ensure electronic voting system remains open from 11 June 2026 at 09:00 (Paris time) through 18 June 2026 at 16:00 (Paris time) without interruption