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The Local Council elections took place in Malta and Gozo today, when polling stations opened between 7am and 7pm.
Turnout was very low first thing due to the bad weather, but improved slightly as the morning went on and by 1pm it had reached an average of 28% as the rain stopped and the wind eased slightly.
In Gozo the turnout for the day was, Ghajnsielem 62% Kercem 73%, Munxar 61%, Nadur 64%, Qala, 67%, San Lawrenz 71%, Xaghra 65% and Zebbug 46%.
The ballot boxes were taken to the Gozo Sports Centre for counting, with the first ones arriving just after 8pm. In Malta they were taken to the Naxxar Counting Hall.
The Eight localities in Gozo and twenty seven in Malta which were held elections today will select new local councils for a four-year term.
