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Voter turnout at 22 percent by 15:00 hrs for local council by-elections

As of 15:00 hrs today, a total of 2,930 people had cast their votes, including 6,400 females and 6,703 males. This represents 22.35 percent of the 13,112 eligible voters for this by-election.

Malika Shahid
20 July 2024, MVT 15:46
Polling booth for Central Machangolhi by-election -- Photo: Nishan Ali
Malika Shahid
20 July 2024, MVT 15:46

Elections Commission (EC) said today that 22.35 percent of the total voters had cast their ballots by 15:00 hrs for the six local council seats, with voting having commenced at 08:00 hrs.

As of 15:00 hrs today, a total of 2,930 people had cast their votes, including 6,400 females and 6,703 males. This represents 22.35 percent of the 13,112 eligible voters for this by-election.

By-elections are being held for the following positions:

- Faafu Atoll Bileddhoo Council President

- Kulhudhuffushi City Council, North Kulhudhuffushi Constituency Member

- Male' City Council, Hulhumale' Constituency Member

- Male' City Council, Central Machangolhi Constituency Member

- Male' City Council, West Henveiru Constituency Member

- Female Members for Raa Atoll Rasmaadhoo Council

A total of 25 polling stations have been set up in Malé City and other islands for the by-elections.

Many of the polling booths in Malé are located in tents at Henveiru Stadium and Jamaluddin School. In Hulhumalé, polling stations have been set up at Rehendhi School and Kaamil Didi Preschool.

According to EC, voting for the by-elections will close at 16:00 hrs.

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