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Voter Turnout In Romanian Local Elections 49.38%

Romanian elections officials Sunday reported overall turnout at polling places reached 49.38%.
Voter Turnout In Romanian Local Elections 49.38%
01 iun. 2008, 23:33, English

Some 40.77% of the registered voters in urban areas cast ballots by 9 pm, the country’s Central Electoral Office said.

Rural polling places saw 61.26% turnout.

Strongest turnout was reported in Ilfov county – 64.70%, followed by Giurgiu – 61.20%, Teleorman – 60.59%, Olt – 60.58% and Valcea – 58.57%.

Turnout at polling places in Bucharest was of 31.05% by 9 pm, with fewest voters in 3rd District.

On Sunday, Romanian voters elected their future mayors, local and county councilors and presidents of County Councils.

Polls closed at 9 pm.