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Belarus Elections: Lukashenko Wins with 87.6% of the Vote, According to Exit Poll

Alexander Lukashenko, who has been President of Belarus since 1994, is leading the presidential election with 87.6% of the vote, according to an exit poll conducted by the Belarusian Committee of Youth Organizations. The poll was carried out across 320 polling stations, and official results are expected to be announced by the Central Election Commission (CEC) on January 27 at 4:30 AM (Astana time).
Гуленков Кирилл
Jan 28, 2025 - 12:46
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Exit Poll Results

  1. Key Figures:

    • Alexander Lukashenko: 87.6%.
    • Sergey Syrankov: 2.7%.
    • Oleg Gaydukevich: 1.8%.
    • Anna Kanopatskaya: 1.6%.
    • Alexander Khizhnyak: 1.2%.
    • Against all: 5.1%.

  2. Voter Turnout:

    • 11,948 voters participated in the poll, representing various regions of the country.
    • Voter turnout was reported at 85.7% by the CEC.

Election Context

  1. Lukashenko’s Seventh Term:

    • At 70 years old, Alexander Lukashenko is running for his seventh term as President.
    • He remains the longest-serving head of state in Europe.

  2. Political Competition:

    • Five candidates participated in the election, but none posed a significant challenge to the incumbent president.
    • The 5.1% voting “against all” highlights a level of public dissatisfaction.

Reactions and Expectations

  1. Awaiting Official Results:
    • The Central Election Commission is expected to release preliminary results on the night of January 27 (4:30 AM Astana time).
  2. Potential Protests:
    • Previous elections in Belarus have faced allegations of fraud and sparked mass protests, drawing attention from the international community.

Conclusion

Alexander Lukashenko appears set to extend his presidency, securing overwhelming voter support, according to the exit poll. However, how these results will be received domestically and internationally remains to be seen.

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