pair of candidates (for departmental elections) or list. These ballot papers are also sent by mail to voters before the election. The voter then has their identity and registration checked by an official, after which the voter takes an envelope. If they also act as a proxy for another voter, they take a second envelope. The voter then enters a curtained booth (), where they are hidden from sight, and inserts the ballot paper of their candidate into the envelope. They walk to the ballot box, where the president of the voting office or their deputy formally checks their identity. Only in municipalities under 1,000 inhabitants is an official identity document optional, if the deputy can attest of the identity. After the officials have acknowledged their right to vote, the ballot box is opened and the voter inserts the envelope. One of the officials, traditionally loudly, announces "A voté! (Did vote!)". This is purely ceremonial and has a double meaning: the voter's voix (voice) will be taken into account and they have accomplished their civic duty. The voter then signs the voters' list and their voter registration card is stamped. Electronic voting is used only for French citizens living abroad and for two specific elections: legislative and consular elections. Latest election Presidential Legislative Indirect presidential elections 3rd Republic 1947 1953 1958 Other elections As well as presidential and legislative elections, France also has municipal, cantonal, regional, European, and (indirect) Senatorial elections. Regional Regional elections have been held since 1986 to elect regional councillors and regional presidents: all elected to serve 6-year terms. 2021 2015 2010 2004 1998 1992 1986 European Parliament Elections for the French delegation to the European parliament are held every five years. 2019 2014 2009 2004 1999 1994 1989 Senate French senators are renewed by halves every six years through an indirect electoral college composed of elected officials and general, regional, and some local councillors. 2020 2017 2014 2011 2008 1968 Municipal Municipal elections to elect city mayors and councillors are held every six years. 2020 2014 2008 2001 1995 1989 Departmental (Cantonal prior to 2015) 2015 2011 2008 2004 2001 1998 Referendums The Constitution of France defines in Article 3 that "National sovereignty shall vest in the people, who shall exercise it through their representatives and by means of referendum." The Constitution describes two ways for holding a referendum: The President may, on the recommendation from