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Hollande, Sarkozy set for France presidential run-off
Socialist Francois Hollande and conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy are heading for a runoff in their race for France's presidency.
Hollande and Sarkozy received the highest vote totals in Sunday's first round of the French presidential elections, advancing to the second round to be held on May 6.
Ten candidates faced off for Sunday's first round of voting. Hollande won an estimated 28.63 percent of the vote, with Sarkozy following at 27.8 percent, according to figures released by the Interior Ministry after final polls closed.
