The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a by-election, with Douglas Lumsden winning by 6,050 votes. The result is seen as a referendum on the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Kai Cenat's planned Streamer University application event in Atlanta on June 16 has been postponed due to venue cancellations. Organizers cited overwhelming interest and logistical concerns as reasons for venues backing out, and fans are advised to stay home pending new details.
Kai Cenat's Streamer University event in New York City drew massive crowds of fans and aspiring creators, exceeding expectations and requiring police management. The event, aimed at teaching content creation, is the first of three planned across the US.
Rep. Kim Min-jeon claims election committees in 8 Seoul districts reduced vote paper printing by 50% via written resolution, citing past turnout. Songpa district faced a 4.13% shortage. Kim calls for a special prosecutor to investigate the cause, responsibility, and alleged evidence destruction.
Kosovo's Vetevendosje party, led by PM Albin Kurti, won nearly 43% of the vote in a snap election but failed to secure a governing majority, necessitating coalition talks amidst the country's unstable political climate and EU accession efforts.
OIMACHI TRACKS, a new large-scale complex in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has opened to strong crowds. It features excellent transportation links, popular restaurants, a cinema, and a large park. Its success contrasts with the struggling Takanawa Gateway City.
In Gimhae mayoral elections, a pattern has emerged: if the local voter turnout exceeds 54%, a Democratic candidate wins. This trend was reaffirmed in the latest election with a 60.4% turnout, leading to the victory of the Democratic Party's candidate.
South Korea's unified local elections saw a 61% turnout by 9 PM, the second highest ever. Ballot shortages caused temporary voting halts in Seoul, and some voters cast ballots after exit polls were released, sparking controversy. The election commission apologized for the disruptions.
The National Election Commission released turnout percentages for various constituencies in South Korea, including Busan Buk-gap (70.6%) and Daegu Dalseong (64.7%), reflecting early voting data from May 29-30.
South Korea's local elections saw a tentative turnout of 61%, the highest since 1995, with nearly 27.25 million voters participating. The final tally was delayed due to a ballot shortage in Seoul.
The provisional voter turnout for the National Assembly by-elections held concurrently with the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections was 60.9%. Out of 2.26 million eligible voters across 14 constituencies, 1.38 million participated. Busan's Buk-gu (North) recorded the highest turnout at 70.6%.
Turnout in South Jeolla Province and Gwangju significantly increased from the 2022 local elections. South Jeolla Province recorded the highest turnout nationwide, while Gwangju, despite the rise, remained the lowest.
Gangwon province saw a 64.5% voter turnout in the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections, the second highest in its history. Yangyang recorded the highest at 72.8%, while Wonju had the lowest at 59.1%.
Incheon's voter turnout for the 6/3 local elections reached a record high of 58.2%, but still ranked 15th out of 17 regions nationally. Experts suggest lower regional identity and a higher proportion of non-native residents contribute to the consistently low turnout.
The voter turnout for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections in the Gyeongnam region reached 64.4%, marking the second-highest rate in the history of local elections, following the 2018 election's 65.8%. Uiryeong County recorded the highest turnout at 77.4%, while Jinhae District in Changwon had the lowest at 56.4%.
Ulsan's 9th simultaneous local elections recorded a 64.2% turnout, the second highest in its history as a metropolitan city. This surge is attributed to heightened election atmosphere and major parties rallying their supporters.
Busan's voter turnout for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections reached 62.1%, a 13%p increase from four years ago and the second highest in the city's history.
The Gyeongnam region recorded a 64.4% voter turnout in the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections, the second highest in history, following the 2018 election's 65.8%. Uiryeong County had the highest turnout at 77.4%, while Jinhae District in Changwon had the lowest at 56.4%.
Turnout for South Korea's local elections on Wednesday exceeded 60 percent, marking the highest rate since 1995. The National Election Commission reported over 27.1 million votes cast out of 44.64 million eligible voters.
South Korea's national average voter turnout was 57.4%. Jeollanam-do recorded the highest turnout at 63.6%, while Gwangju had the lowest at 51.5%. These figures include the early voting period from May 29-30.
As of 5 PM on June 3rd, the voter turnout for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections reached 57.4%. This figure is higher than the same period in the 8th and 7th local elections, and if it surpasses 60%, it will be the third-highest final turnout in South Korean local election history.
As of 4 PM on June 3rd, the voter turnout for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections reached 54.7%. This figure surpasses the 8th local elections' final turnout (50.9%) and the 7th local elections' turnout at the same time (53.2%). The final turnout is anticipated to be higher than the 7th elections (60.2%) but lower than the 22nd general election (67.0%). Jeollanam-do recorded the highest turnout at 61.9%, while Gwangju had the lowest at 49.5%.
South Korean political parties, the Democratic Party and the People Power Party, are interpreting the record-high voter turnout in the June 3 local elections as a sign of public support for their respective platforms, with both urging citizens to vote.
Turnout for South Korea's local elections reached 51.9% as of 3 p.m. on June 3, surpassing the final turnout of 50.9% from the 2022 elections. South Jeolla Province leads with over 60% turnout, while Gwangju has the lowest at 47.5%.
