Voter Turnout Archives - National Times

11 Nov

Bihar Records 67.14% Voter Turnout in Second Phase of Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, Election Commission of India, second phase polling, Voter Turnout

Patna, November 11, 2025 — The second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections witnessed a strong voter turnout of 67.14% by 5 PM, according to the Election Commission of India. Polling began early in the morning at 7 AM and continued peacefully across 122 constituencies in 20 districts under tight security arrangements.Voters turned up in large numbers throughout the day, reflecting a high level of public engagement. Among the districts, Kishanganj topped the list with 76.26% turnout, followed by Katihar (75.23%), Purnia (73.79%), Supaul (70.69%), Purvi Champaran (69.02%), and Banka (68.91%). The lowest turnout was recorded in Nawada…

11 Nov

Moderate Turnout in Final Phase of Bihar Assembly Polls, 31.38% Voting Recorded

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, Bihar polling, INDIA bloc, NDA, Nitish Kumar, Voter Turnout

Patna, November 11, 2025 — Polling continued at a steady pace across 122 assembly constituencies in Bihar on Tuesday, marking the second and final phase of the state’s high-stakes election. By 11 a.m., 31.38% of the 3.7 crore eligible voters had cast their votes, according to the Election Commission.This phase is being viewed as a referendum on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership, even though he is not contesting himself. The BJP-led NDA is banking on the ‘good governance’ record under Kumar’s tenure to counter anti-incumbency sentiments. Eight ministers from his cabinet are contesting in this round, making it a crucial…

06 Nov

Record 65% Voter Turnout Marks Bihar’s First Phase of Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, NDA, Nitish Kumar, RJD, Tejashwi Yadav, Voter Turnout

Patna, November 6, 2025 — Bihar witnessed its highest-ever voter turnout on Thursday as nearly 65 percent of the 3.75 crore electorate cast their votes across 121 constituencies in the first phase of the assembly elections. The Election Commission described the polling as “peaceful and festive,” noting that the 64.66 percent turnout was the highest in the state’s electoral history.The first phase marks the beginning of a high-stakes contest seen as a referendum on the ruling NDA’s two-decade-long governance, pitting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “sushasan” model against the opposition INDIA bloc’s campaign centered on job creation and anti-incumbency. RJD leader…

20 Apr

Record Turnout Marks Start of Canada’s 2025 Federal Election Advance Voting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAdvance Voting, Canada Election 2025, Mark Carney, Voter Turnout

Toronto, April 20, 2025 — Canada’s 2025 federal election kicked off in earnest with a historic start to advance polling, as nearly two million citizens cast their ballots on the first day. According to Elections Canada, Friday’s voter turnout set a new record, signaling strong public engagement ahead of the April 28 general election.Polling stations experienced long queues, with some voters waiting over two hours to cast their votes. In response, Elections Canada said it would make operational changes to better handle the influx over the next three days of advance voting, which continues through April 21 from 9 a.m.…

19 Apr

Canadians Flock to Advance Polls Ahead of Federal Election

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National Times Bureau, April 19, 2025: Advance polls across Canada opened on April 18, drawing large crowds as the 2025 federal election campaign picks up momentum. With election day set for April 28, early voting is now underway and will continue until April 21, running daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.From Ottawa to Calgary and Edmonton, voters queued up early, signaling strong public engagement. Elections Canada reported a significant turnout, with some polling locations seeing long lines just hours after opening.Voters opting for mail-in ballots were reminded they are ineligible to vote at advance polls or on…

03 Apr

Record-Breaking Turnout in Vancouver Byelection’s Advance Voting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAdvance Voting, Mail-in Ballots, Vancouver byelection, Voter Turnout

Vancouver,April 3, 2025: Vancouver’s byelection is already setting records, with 7,671 votes cast in just two days of advance polling. Additionally, 6,400 mail-in ballots were requested, marking a significant increase compared to previous elections."Advance voting opportunities in the Vancouver byelection have shattered previous records so far," said Natti Schmid, the city’s elections communications and outreach manager. The city’s decision to hold advance voting exclusively at city hall on March 26 and April 1 led to a surge in participation. The first day saw 2,876 ballots cast, while the second day recorded 4,795—both exceeding the previous record of approximately 2,500 votes…