Millions defy virus fears to vote in Indonesia polls
Over 77M voters expected to cast ballots for mayors, governors, other officials in 270 constituencies, says election body.
JAKARTA, Indonesia
With strict COVID-19 protocols in place, millions of voters turned out to cast their ballots for local elections in Indonesia on Wednesday.
According to the General Elections Commission, some 100 million people – about one-third of the country’s population – were registered to vote in 270 constituencies, including 224 districts and 37 cities, to elect mayors, governors, and other officials.