![]() ![]() “The polls today were conducted in an open, fair and honest manner and the overall process was generally smooth,” Lam’s statement said.įinal results were expected later Monday, and Lam was expected to travel to Beijing the same day to report on the outcome to central government leaders. “I would say that the government has not set any target for voter turnout rate, not for this election, not for previous elections, because there is a combination of factors that will affect the voter turnout rate in any election,” she said.įollowing the close of voting, Lam issued a statement saying the “improved” electoral system had worked as intended. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam visited a polling station Sunday morning and said she had “no particular expectation” about the turnout. “I am a patriot, and I just hope for peace and quiet, and to have a good livelihood.” “I am voting to choose a new bunch of people to make Hong Kong a better place,” Yu said. ![]() Others, such as Yu Wai-kwan, saw the election as a chance to vote for a better Hong Kong. ![]() “Although there is a chance to vote for pro-establishment and democracy candidates, there are few democratic choices, so Hong Kong people do not feel enthusiastic when it comes to voting,” he said. Warton Leung, who did not intend to vote in Sunday’s election, said that the lack of choice in candidates dampened enthusiasm for voting. ![]()
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