Over One Million Early Voters in Uzbekistan's Parliamentary Elections

According to statistics shared on the Central Election Commission's (CEC) Telegram channel, 1,015,948 citizens have cast their ballots during early voting for Uzbekistan's Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis (lower house of parliament) and local government elections.

Early voting was conducted from October 16 to 23, allowing citizens who would be unable to vote at their place of residence on election day to participate in the democratic process.

Additionally, early voting was organized at polling stations established at Uzbekistan's diplomatic missions and other representative offices abroad. However, statistics for votes cast outside the republic are not yet available.

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