"Hong Kong saw a near-record low turnout in Sunday's patriots only Legislative Council elections, with fewer than 32% of voters turning out, as the number of registered voters fell for the fourth consecutive year. At 31.9%, Sunday's turnout is marginally higher than 2021's record low of 30.2%. But fewer people overall voted this year: 1.3 million compared to 1.4 million in 2021. Hong Kong's population is about 7.5 million."
"Only candidates vetted as patriots by a government committee were allowed to stand for election in the city's 90-seat legislature. Only 20 of those seats are directly elected. The government mounted a huge campaign to encourage people to vote, extending the opening hours of polling stations by two hours compared with 2021 and plastering the city with posters urging people to turn out."
Turnout in the patriots-only Legislative Council election was 31.9%, marginally above 2021's 30.2% but with fewer total voters: 1.3 million versus 1.4 million in 2021. Registered voter numbers fell for a fourth consecutive year. Only candidates vetted as patriots could stand for the city's 90-seat legislature, and only 20 seats are directly elected. The government ran a large campaign to boost turnout, extending polling hours, placing posters citywide, issuing redeemable thank-you cards, and releasing an election anthem. The 2021 electoral overhaul reduced elected representation and barred non-patriots. Boycotting remained a visible form of dissent and authorities arrested several people for alleged incitement to abstain or cast invalid votes.
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