More people in the Northern Territory are on the electoral roll than ever before, but a lower percentage of them are actually voting, according to the NT Electoral Commission.
abc.net.au/news/darwin-lyons-ward-by-election-shows-poor-voter-turnout/102802486There's been "significant decline in voter participation" across the Northern Territory, according to the head of the NT Electoral Commission.Greens candidate Suki Dorras-Walker is ahead on the initial countIt has sparked concerns about voter engagement ahead of the Voice referendum and next year's NT election.
Mr Loganathan said more people in the Northern Territory were on the electoral roll than ever before, but a lower percentage of them were actually voting. Greens candidate Suki Dorras-Walker is currently ahead on the initial count, with 1,240 — or 21 per cent — of votes. Darwin cafe owner and veteran Sam Weston is currently in second place for a spot on council with 1,062 votes.Mr Loganathan said postal votes would then be counted and preferences would distributed.
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