Ethnic minority voters in Dong Nai eagerly await National Election Day

In recent days, the inspection delegation reviewing election preparations in communes, namely Tho Son, Dak Nhau, Bom Bo, Dong Tam and Tan Loi, areas with large ethnic minority populations, has observed the atmosphere of election preparation in these units has been quite lively and bustling, reflecting the distinctive characteristics of the province's ethnic minority communities.

Party committees, authorities, and Election Committees of localities have completed thorough preparations, while ethnic minority communities are eagerly awaiting the great festival to cast their ballots and choose capable representatives to voice their aspirations in elected bodies.

A large number of ethnic minority people in Bom Bo commune read through the biographies and work history of candidates before election day. Photo: Nguyet Ha

In Tho Son Commune, a remote area where more than 51% of residents belong to ethnic minority groups, the commune's Party committee, authorities  and Election Committee have carried out thorough preparations for the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, while residents, particularly ethnic minority voters, are looking forward to the great national festival.

Comrade Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Council, and Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial Election Committee, poses for a group photo with female ethnic minority voters in Bom Bo commune. Photo: Nguyet Ha

Le Thanh Hai, Secretary of the commune Party Committee, Chairman of the commune People’s Council, and Head of the Steering Committee and Chairman of the Election Committee of Tho Son commune, said the locality has incorporated traditional cultural elements into election outreach activities. Cultural imagery and videos highlighting ethnic heritage are being displayed on television screens at polling stations, creating a welcoming and familiar environment for voters, particularly ethnic minority residents.

As one of the oldest voters in polling station No. 9, Son Thuy hamlet, Tho Son commune, Dieu Yion, an 86-year-old member of the S'tieng ethnic group, shared: "I have cast my vote many times to exercise my civic rights and duties, but this time feels especially sacred and fills me with pride, because this is the first election held under the two-tier local government model. I will go to polling station No. 9 very early to exercise my rights and civic duties; and at the same time, encourage my children and grandchildren of voting age to head to the polls early, contributing to the success of the election."

Provincial leaders visit the exhibition area of products made by ethnic minority people at a polling station in Bom Bo commune. Photo: Nguyet Ha

According to the Election Committee in Bom Bo Commune, the locality has 19,084 registered voters, with ethnic minorities accounting for 54.6%, mainly from the S’tieng, Tay and Nung groups. Voters will cast their ballots at 18 polling stations across eight electoral units in the commune. Up to now, communication and mobilization efforts encouraging all people to participate in the election have been carried out in a well-organized manner. The commune authorities have also highlighted traditional cultural values and displayed local products at polling stations, allowing residents to learn more about their traditional heritage while participating in the election.

With preparations now largely complete, residents and ethnic minority communities across Dong Nai Province are eagerly looking forward to the successful election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, hoping to select capable representatives who will reflect their voices and aspirations in elected bodies.

By Nguyet Ha – Translated by Mai Nga, Thu Ha