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Voter participation stands at 3.51% following two days of early voting in Latvia

Voting turnout in local elections over the initial days, June 2nd and 3rd, amounted to 48,346 voters, equating to 3.51% of the total electorate, as reported by the Central Election Commission (CVK).

Voter participation stands at 3.51% following two days of advanced polling in Latvia
Voter participation stands at 3.51% following two days of advanced polling in Latvia

Voter participation stands at 3.51% following two days of early voting in Latvia

Elections in Latvia: Early Voting Turnout and Schedule

Early voting for the upcoming elections in Latvia is currently underway, with polling stations open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays until Saturday, the election day.

The first day of early voting, on June 2, saw 1.85% of eligible voters casting their ballots. As of Tuesday, the turnout rose to 3.51%. However, specific turnout figures for Wednesday have not been released yet.

The highest turnout was recorded in Riga, the capital city, with 4.48% of voters participating on June 2. The lowest turnout was in Kurzeme, where only 2.58% of eligible voters took part in the elections. The turnout in Vidzeme was 3.59%, while in Zemgale it was 2.63%. The turnout in Latgale was 3.07%.

It's important to note that the actual election day has not been specified in the provided paragraph.

A total of 1,377,183 residents are eligible to vote this year. Polling stations will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

The duration of early voting has been extended until Saturday, the election day. Polling station opening hours vary each day during early voting. The turnout figures for the remaining days of early voting and the election day will be announced as they become available.

Stay tuned for more updates on the elections in Latvia.

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