MINSK, 17 November (BelTA) - As of 14.00 the voter turnout in Belarus' parliamentary elections totaled 55.47%, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Vadim Ipatov told the media on 17 November, BelTA has learned.
According to him, the turnout is the highest in Mogilev Oblast (62.25%). “The elections can be declared valid in all the constituencies of Mogilev Oblast,” Vadim Ipatov said. According to him, 61.12% of registered voters cast their ballots in Vitebsk Oblast. The turnout in Gomel Oblast is 60.09%. “The elections are valid in all the constituencies of Gomel Oblast, too,” Vadim Ipatov informed.
The voter turnout in Minsk Oblast stood at 56.65%, in Grodno Oblast at 56.27%, in Brest Oblast at 52.09%, in the city of Minsk at 44.57%.
A number of polling stations have already closed, including 31 polling stations in Minsk Oblast and 36 polling stations in Mogilev Oblast,” Vadim Ipatov informed.
