Macau's First 'Patriots' Election Sees Low Turnout

Source: International Business Times

Macau's first "patriots only" legislative polls saw low voter turnout AFP Macau's first "patriots only" legislative polls on Sunday saw one of the worst turnout rates in recent years, preliminary results showed, after authorities disqualified a dozen candidates and arrested a former opposition lawmaker. The Chinese casino hub -- with a population just shy of 700,000 -- amended its election laws in 2024, giving national security officials the final say on candidates' eligibility. More than 175,200 residents voted to choose 14 members of the city's 33-seat legislature, with the remaining spots filled by sector-based indirect elections or by official appointment.