 Following constant criticism for this choice, Mélenchon invited members of La France Insoumise to vote on who he will endorse with the choices being "Vote for Emmanuel Macron", "Blank Vote", or "Abstain", with the result being announced on 2 May.36.12% submitted a blank vote, 34.83% chose to endorse Macron, and 29.05% abstained.His campaign positions included the intent to establish a Sixth Republic and preserve the environment.