An election-day survey of more than 9,000 voters in the first round of France's presidential contest found that National Front leader Marine Le Pen won a larger share of support from women and young voters than any other candidate.

The poll, conducted by Opinion Way, revealed Le Pen earned the support of 23.9 percent of female voters. By contrast, Emmanuel Macron, Le Pen's opponent in the next round of voting, came in second with women, earning the support of 21.3 percent.

According to the survey, Le Pen outperformed the other candidates with younger voters as well. Opinion Way found the National Front leader won 25.7 percent of voters aged 18-34. Jean-Luc Melenchon and Macron won 24.6 percent and 21.6 percent of that demographic respectively.

Macron, an independent centrist, earned the most votes overall, winning 23.8 percent to Le Pen's 21.4 percent. The two are set to face off in the second round of voting on May 7.

Opinion Way's survey was conducted online April 23 with a .5-1 point margin of uncertainty.

Emily Jashinsky is a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner.