Voter turnout in the US increased by more than 50 percent

Mercan said that in the US, where the voting process ended, the ballots were sealed to be sent to Turkey.

Ambassador Mercan said: “Today, we will take the ballot boxes to Turkey by diplomatic cargo with the first plane. There is an increase of more than 50 percent in the voting rate compared to the previous elections. One of the reasons, of course, was that we opened polls in New Jersey and Long Island.” saying.

“TECHNICALLY NOT POSSIBLE”

Stating that the voting process was “completed peacefully and without incident,” Mercan noted that the number of votes cast at Turkish consulates in the US is known to party representatives, however, the final figures they will be announced after the vote. issued at customs are counted by the Supreme Board of Elections.

Recalling that votes must be taken to the consulate generals every night for electoral security reasons, Ambassador Mercan stated that it is not technically possible to open additional polling stations in regions far from the consulate generals. (AA)