Final voter turnout for Eastern District Council by-election (with photos)

     At the close of polling at 10.30pm today (June 10), 4 307 of the 8 728 registered electors of the Kai Hiu Constituency had cast their votes in the Eastern District Council by-election, representing a turnout of 49.35 per cent. (The voter turnout figures are only for temporary reference.)

     The two polling stations at Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong-Chai Wan Centre and Siu Sai Wan Community Hall opened from 7.30am to 10.30pm.

     The dedicated polling station at Chai Wan Police Station also opened from 7.30am to 10.30pm. It was set up for electors in the Kai Hiu Constituency remanded or detained by law enforcement agencies other than the Correctional Services Department (CSD) to cast their ballots.

     Four dedicated polling stations were also set up at penal institutions for electors in the constituency who are imprisoned or remanded in the CSD's custody to cast their votes at their respective penal institutions. For security reasons, the polling hours were from 9am to 4pm.