A woman votes in the presidential elections in Turkmenistan, Ashgabat. Archival photoASHGABAT, Mar 12 Turnout in the presidential elections in Turkmenistan as of 15.00 Moscow time was 93.19%, according to the website of the CEC. % of voters,» the CEC reported. 22% of voters, Balkan velayat — 95.39%, Dashoguz velayat — 92.78%, Lebap velayat — 92.37%, Mary velayat — 93.57%, Ashgabat city — 93.58%. Also, 82.37% of voters voted at polling stations abroad. Nine candidates nominated by three political parties registered in the country and initiative groups of citizens apply for the highest state post in Turkmenistan. The legislation of Turkmenistan does not establish a voter turnout threshold, so the elections will be recognized as valid with any activity voters. According to the electoral code of Turkmenistan, the Central Election Commission, no later than on the seventh day after the elections, sums up the results of the elections, draws up a protocol and announces the results of the elections. The candidate who receives more than half of the votes cast in the elections will be declared president-elect. The inauguration of the country's new president will take place on March 19. in the presidential elections in Turkmenistan exceeded 25% in two hours
