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Low Voter Turnout in Santo and Freshwater Tasiriki Ward Compared to Other Provinces

Voter turnout in the constituencies of Santo and Freshwater Tasiriki Ward was lower than in other provinces during the 8 July elections.

Freshwater Tasiriki Ward recorded a 40% turnout, which is an increase from the 29% turnout in the 2022 election.

Meanwhile, the Santo by-election turnout was 43%, a decrease from the 49% turnout in the 2024 constituency election.

In contrast, voter turnout in the provinces of Penama, Malampa, and Tafea exceeded 60%, while Shefa recorded 55%.

Overall, the turnout for the four provincial elections reached 61%, showing an improvement from the 46% turnout during the 2021 provincial elections across Penama, Malampa, Shefa, and Tafea.

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