Voting day for local officials began on Sunday, with electors from about sixty departments casting their votes for the senatorial elections. These elections are considered a test for the National Rally, which aims to challenge the right-wing dominance in the Senate during the presidential campaign. In France, senatorial elections are held every three years and allow voters to choose representatives who serve in the Senate, the upper house of the French Parliament. This election is particularly important because it gives the National Rally, a far-right political party, an opportunity to increase its influence in the Senate, which has historically been dominated by center-right and centrist groups. The National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, has been gaining momentum in recent years and hopes to use these elections to strengthen its position ahead of the next presidential contest. The party has been focusing on issues such as immigration control, national sovereignty, and economic reform, which have resonated with many voters in rural and working-class areas. With results expected to be announced in the coming days, analysts are watching closely to see if the National Rally can make significant gains. The outcome of these elections could have important implications for the political landscape in France and the direction of future government policies.