Cities of the world. AshgabatASHGABAT, March 12The turnout in the presidential elections in Turkmenistan at 11.00 Moscow time was 71.9%, according to the CEC website. voters,» the CEC reported. The commission noted that 71.86% of voters voted in Akhal velayat, 73.46% in Balkan velayat, 70.73% in Dashoguz velayat, 71.29% in Lebap velayat, and 71.29% in Mary velayat. 72.71%, in the city of Ashgabat — 72.83%. Also, 63.19% 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 son of the president of Turkmenistan was nominated as a candidate for the electionsTurkmenistan legislation does not establish a voter turnout threshold, so the elections will be recognized as valid with any voter activity. 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 announce the results of the elections. The candidate who receives more than half of the votes cast in the election will be declared president-elect. The inauguration of the country's new president will take place on March 19. presidential elections in Turkmenistan
