On the morning of March 13, preparations for the election of National Assembly deputies of the 16th term and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in O2 village, Vinh Son commune (Gia Lai province) were completed. This is the only polling station in the province that organized elections one day earlier (March 14) than the general time of the whole country (March 15).
Lao Dong reporters followed the working delegation, to O2 village - this is a particularly difficult area, located isolated in the mountainous forest area. From the center of Vinh Son commune to enter the village, we had to walk for nearly half a day through the forest, overcoming many steep slopes connected to each other and small streams. Because of the difficult travel conditions, this area is allowed to organize early voting to ensure people's voting rights.
The whole village currently has 57 households, mainly Bana ethnic people, with 131 voters. Although far away, the atmosphere of preparation for election day is still urgent and serious.
In recent days, the Vinh Son commune government and the forces serving the election have had to bring ballot boxes, documents, voter lists and necessary equipment to walk for many hours through the forest to access the area. The arrangement of polling stations, preparation of facilities and documents serving the election are carried out in accordance with regulations.
Mr. Dinh Hoai Duc - Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council, Chairman of the Election Committee of Vinh Son commune - said that although the terrain conditions are difficult, all preparations for the polling station in village O2 are being thoroughly implemented.
The transportation of ballot boxes, election documents and service personnel had to walk for many hours through the forest, but we have prepared fully to ensure that the election takes place safely, in accordance with regulations and conveniently for voters," Mr. Duc said.
In parallel with preparing facilities, propaganda about elections is also focused on by the locality. Commune and village officials have gone to each household to disseminate regulations and guide voters to understand their rights and obligations.
Thanks to that, people in the village all clearly understand the meaning of election day. From early morning on March 13, many voters were present at the polling station, learning and willing to exercise their rights and obligations as citizens.
According to statistics, Gia Lai province has 2,584,875 voters. The locality has identified 2,179 voting areas and established 2,179 election teams to serve the election of National Assembly deputies of the 16th term and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
