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Total turnout beat the state election chief's prediction, thanks to "a larger than expected turnout on Election Day."

We all vote and pulling together this fabulous weekend. and bishop william barber he is the co-chair of the poor peoples campaign and author of we are called to be a movement. he is a movement all by himself. bishop barbara, i want to start with you. poor americans have a lower voting rate in national elections than non poor. this is according to research. you point out that this is constrained from casting ballots because of transportation issues, illness, and other problems that are out of their control. how can they have a voice this election cycle? >> thank, you tiffany. the problem is the...

The poll body is also considering a "name and shame" policy to encourage government employees who avail leaves but do not vote, according to sources.

In the system that beijing has imposed upon you, what with all of the oaths that have to be taken by candidates to prove their patriotism, the fact that most seats in the legislature are now not directly elected by the voters of the territory. the people don't believe in the system. that's not true. i believe that the success of a particular electoral system is not measured by the turnout rate. i mean, it's measured by whether or not the elected officials have done a good job in tackling some of the most pressing socioeconomic issues. you don't think turnout, the basic act of voting, is import...

What with all of the oaths that have to be taken by candidates to prove their patriotism, the fact that most seats in the legislature are now not directly elected by the voters of the territory. the people don't believe in the system. that's not true. i believe that the success of a particular electoral system is not measured by the turnout rate. i mean, it's measured by whether or not the elected officials have done a good job in tackling some of the most pressing socioeconomic issues. you don't think turnout, the basic act of voting, is important? it's definitely one of the elements, but thi...