32.07% voted by 16:00 in Pazardzhik Province

Voter turnout in Pazardzhik Province by 16:00 was 32.07%. This was reported by the Regional Election Commission.

The highest turnout was recorded in Surnitsa Municipality at 42.52%, followed by Belovo Municipality at 42.38%. Next were the municipalities of Strelcha and Lesichovo with 38.86% and 38.85% respectively. The lowest voter turnout was registered in Peshtera Municipality at 27.4% and in the city of Pazardzhik at 29.35%.

The Ministry of Interior has increased its presence in the areas around polling stations. This was announced by the spokesperson for the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Pazardzhik, Miroslav Stoyanov. The measure was ordered by the leadership of the directorate to create a calm and secure atmosphere for citizens who will exercise their right to vote until the end of election day.

Furthermore, the aim is to ensure a quick and adequate response by law enforcement agencies to reports of public order violations, including election violations or when information is received about crimes against citizens' voting rights. Additional teams from the security, road, criminal, and economic police, as well as the gendarmerie, will be deployed in the areas around polling places.

Source: www.24chasa.bg