Russian election turnout surpasses 2018 levels of 67.5%
According to the TASS news agency, the voter participation for Russia's presidential election on Sunday reached 67.54%, exceeding the levels seen in 2018 well before polling closed.
- World
- Reuters
- Published Date: 02:10 | 17 March 2024
- Modified Date: 02:10 | 17 March 2024
The turnout at Russia's presidential election hit 67.54% on Sunday, surpassing 2018 levels several hours before the end of polling, according to the TASS news agency.
The 2018 turnout was 67.5%.
The highest ever turnout in a modern Russian presidential election was in June 1991, when turnout reached 74.7%.
OTHER WORLD NEWS
- Putin thanks Russians for voting, troops fighting in Ukraine
- EU pledges $8B funding package, upgraded relationship with Egypt: President al-Sisi
- Any forced displacement of Palestinians into Egypt ‘unacceptable,’ Greek premier says
- German chancellor calls for 2-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
- Putin leads with 87% in Russian presidential election: Exit poll