Average Voter Turnout in Gangnam 3 Districts at 55.2%... Significantly Exceeding Seoul City's Average Voter Turnout

Seocho-gu, Gangnam-gu, and Songpa-gu Lead in Voter Turnout
Gwanak-gu, Jungnang-gu, and Geumcheon-gu Show Low Voter Turnout

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] In the April 7 by-election to elect the Mayor of Seoul, the voter turnout in the three Gangnam districts is significantly higher than the Seoul city average.

On the 7th, when the April 7 by-elections were held, voters lined up in a long queue at a polling station set up in an elementary school in Nowon-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

According to the National Election Commission as of 6 p.m. on the 7th, the voter turnout rates in Seocho-gu (57.2%), Gangnam-gu (54.6%), and Songpa-gu (54.4%) rank first, second, and third respectively among all districts in Seoul. This is well above the overall Seoul city turnout rate of 51.9%. The average turnout rate for the three Gangnam districts is 55.2%.

On the other hand, Gwanak-gu (48%), Jungnang-gu (47.9%), and Geumcheon-gu (46.2%) have turnout rates below the Seoul city average.

While the three Gangnam districts typically favor the conservative opposition party, Gwanak, Jungnang, and Geumcheon are known strongholds of the ruling party, which draws attention. This can be interpreted as opposition-leaning voters showing consolidated turnout, whereas ruling party supporters are less likely to vote.

Since this election is a by-election held on a weekday rather than a holiday, voting continues until 8 p.m. Although voting closes at 8 p.m., those waiting in line will be given a number and allowed to vote.

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