Armenian election authorities declared the results of polling station 35/65 invalid due to irregularities, following a similar decision for another station. The ruling Civil Contract party, led by PM Pashinyan, won 49.82% of votes.
Armenia's Central Election Commission annulled election results at polling station 35/65 due to military personnel voting past the closing time. Challenges to election results can be filed until June 19.
The new mayor of Carcassonne, Christophe Barthès (RN), has refused to provide municipal premises for the Algerian consulate to set up polling stations for the upcoming legislative elections on July 2. He cited strained diplomatic relations between France and Algeria.
Armenia's Prosperous Armenia party may enter the National Assembly after a recount added 140 votes, potentially crossing the 4% threshold. The party's press secretary stated cooperation with the Central Election Commission continues.
Seoul's June 3 local elections were marred by a ballot shortage at 14 polling stations, undermining citizens' right to vote and public confidence in democratic institutions. The National Election Commission blamed high turnout, but critics argue this was foreseeable and inexcusable in a mature democracy.
Protesters are blocking ballot boxes at a polling station in Seoul's Songpa District, demanding election nullification despite the confirmation of Oh Se-hoon's victory. Approximately 2,000 votes remain uncounted.
Protesters, including conservative YouTubers and citizens, have surrounded a polling station in Seoul's Songpa District for over 7 hours, blocking ballot boxes and demanding a new election, citing alleged election fraud. The National Election Commission stated the situation does not warrant an election postponement or rerun.
South Korea's National Election Commission apologized for a ballot shortage that suspended voting at some Seoul polling stations during local elections. The issue, affecting areas like Songpa and Gangnam Wards, caused delays and protests, prompting the NEC to promise a thorough investigation.
Polling stations in Seoul's southeast region experienced severe ballot shortages, leading to voter protests and accusations of rights violations. Some stations extended voting hours or issued waiting slips, while others saw voters leave in frustration. A conservative civic group has filed a complaint against election officials.
Over 10 polling stations, primarily in Seoul's Songpa district, experienced ballot paper shortages on election day, leading to temporary halts in voting. The National Election Commission cited higher-than-expected turnout as the cause, but accountability issues are expected to arise.
Voting in Seoul's local elections was temporarily suspended at several polling stations in Songpa Ward due to a ballot paper shortage, causing long waits and protests from voters.
Polling stations in Chungbuk reported 112 calls during the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Incidents included a voter receiving two ballots, a dispute over a husband with dementia entering a polling booth, and a parent with an intellectually disabled child attempting to enter a booth.
Some polling stations in Seoul's southeast region are facing controversy after issuing 'waiting tickets' to voters after the official closing time due to a shortage of ballots, following a similar issue during the June 3 local elections.
Some polling stations in Seoul's Songpa district ran out of ballots on election day, forcing voters to wait past the official closing time. Election officials stated that additional ballots are being transported and that all waiting voters will be able to cast their ballots, but some citizens expressed concern about potential irregularities.
South Korea's National Election Commission is addressing ballot shortages at some polling stations in Songpa-gu, Seoul, during the June 3 local elections. The commission stated that ballots are being transported to affected stations and assured voters that those waiting will be able to cast their ballots even after the official closing time.
Police responded to 25 calls related to the June 3rd local elections in Busan, primarily due to voter confusion and complaints at polling stations, including issues with duplicate signatures and missing ballots.
Supporters of rival parties clashed over the placement of election banners near a polling station in Ongjin County, South Korea. The election commission ruled the banners were not illegal. Ongjin County recorded the highest voter turnout in Incheon.
Voters of all ages, including first-time voters and naturalized citizens, cast their ballots in Gyeonggi Province on June 3rd for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Despite some confusion at polling stations, citizens expressed pride in exercising their right to vote.
A Seoul polling station mistakenly distributed two ballots for the Superintendent of Education to a voter on election day. Police concluded it was a simple error by an election worker and closed the case on-site.
Reports of disturbances and civil complaints at polling stations nationwide during the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections on June 3rd. Police received 213 reports from 6 AM to noon, with the majority concerning interference and disturbances at polling stations.
In Ulsan, South Korea, several incidents disrupted voting on June 3rd, including a voter tearing up a ballot after marking it incorrectly, another voter protesting long queues by striking an election official, and a case of a voter being mistakenly given two ballots.
A 106-year-old voter, Kim Gye-soon, cast her ballot at a polling station in Jeonju, South Korea, on June 3rd during the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Assisted by her daughter and polling station observers due to physical difficulties, she expressed her hope for a better country.
Voters in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, turned out in large numbers for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections on June 3rd. Polling stations, including unique locations like a market office and a driving test center, saw steady streams of voters from early morning, with citizens expressing hopes for a better life and the election of candidates who will improve their communities.
Voters of all ages, from the elderly to young couples, flocked to polling stations across Gangwon Province on the 3rd, the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections day. Many expressed hopes for leaders who will develop the region and create jobs for young people.
