Localities nationwide record huge voter turnout

All 64 cities and provinces nationwide had submitted the results of the 12th National Assembly elections by 17:00 on May 21, with the voter turnout rate surpassing a massive 99.97 percent in five provinces, according to the National Election Council.

All 64 cities and provinces nationwide had submitted the results of the 12th National Assembly elections by 17:00 on May 21, with the voter turnout rate surpassing a massive 99.97 percent in five provinces, according to the National Election Council.

Southern Vinh Long and central Quang Nam provinces took the lead with 99.99 percent of their voters going to the polls. They were followed by central Thua Thien Hue province (99.98 percent) and northern Hoa Binh province and central Khanh Hoa province (99.97 percent).

Vote counting is currently underway in all localities and the Central Election Council will sum up the results after May 27. If there is supplementary voting or reelection required, the results of the election will be made public after June 9.

(Source: VNA)