Candidates could head to a runoff vote June 17 . If the Socialist Party wins a majority , it would help new president Hollande 's agenda . The president , who was sworn into office in May , has chosen mostly moderates for his Cabinet , indicating an effort to build a broad coalition in the country . The Socialists have been in power for five years and are expected to win another term next year.
Candidates could head to a runoff vote June 17 . If the Socialist Party wins a majority , it would help new president Hollande 's agenda . The Socialists have been in power for five years and are expected to win another term next year.