BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

12/01/2007

Belarusian Voters Cast Ballots In Early Voting

Nearly 7 percent of Belarusian voters exercised their right to vote early on January 9 and 10, Belapan reported on January 11, citing Mikalay Lazavik, secretary of the Central Election Commission. The highest turnout, Lazavik said, was seen in Homel Oblast and the lowest in the city of Minsk. "Early voting is being conducted flawlessly," Lazavik said, adding that "electoral districts in Minsk and in the regions are provided with everything that is necessary." Belarusian elections for local councils (soviets) are scheduled for January 14. Some 22,500 seats in Belarus's local councils of all levels will be determined. AM

Source:

http://www.rferl.org/newsline/2007/01/3-cee/cee-120107.asp