On the evening of March 8, Vice Chairman of Tho Chau Special Economic Zone People's Committee (An Giang) Tran Quoc Giang said that the locality has completed 100% of voters participating in voting for the election of National Assembly deputies of the 16th term and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
The election work was well prepared, so it took place smoothly and safely, voters came to vote democratically, and civil rights were exercised in accordance with the law," Mr. Giang said.
According to the progress report, the election opened at 6:30 am on March 8 to about 2:30 pm on the same day, Tho Chau reached 100% of voters participating in the election. Tonight, the ballot results will be opened and summarized, and tomorrow morning (March 9) all related documents and results will be put on ships to be transferred to the province.
Tho Chau Special Zone, is a frontline archipelago in the Southwest of the country, more than 200km from the mainland, the movement is mainly by boat and depends heavily on weather conditions at sea. Therefore, the National Election Council allows the organization of elections of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels 7 days earlier than the national election day as prescribed. This not only ensures the political rights of people in the island region but also creates favorable conditions for organization, because difficulties in travel may affect the election progress.
The early election event in Tho Chau shows the deep concern of the Party and State for people living in remote sea and island areas. Preparation at the polling stations was carried out thoroughly, ensuring security, order and implementing the correct procedures.
To ensure absolute safety for the election, the Party Committee and the Board of Directors of An Giang Provincial Police have directed professional departments and Tho Chau Special Zone Police to closely coordinate with the armed forces on the island to be on duty 24/7 at polling stations. Strengthen supervision, security and order protection, and at the same time strictly control the surrounding areas to prevent possible incidents. All preparation and organization work took place smoothly, ensuring the election took place safely and in accordance with regulations, thereby helping voters participate in the election in a safe and secure environment.
