On Sunday, a third of Hong Kong's registered voters participated in electing a new 90-member legislature, avoiding a governmental embarrassment while signaling tepid approval of the new electoral system that had silenced the opposition.

The voter turnout reached 31.9%, surpassing the 30.2% in 2021, yet lagged behind past participation levels when turnout exceeded 50%. The changes have alienated many, particularly democracy supporters, in the wake of suppressed dissent post-2019 protests.

Despite the government's robust campaign efforts to increase turnout, including new polling stations and extended hours, the shadow of recent tragedies, like a lethal apartment fire, hung over the electorate, stifling enthusiasm. Election campaigning remained respectful but subdued, mourning fire victims

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