Hey SA & SEA fam, the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) just kicked off its 8th Legislative Assembly election today! Polls opened at 9 a.m. and stay live till 9 p.m. 🕘🕘 – so if you're in the region, don't miss your chance to vote!
Voting runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time, and preliminary results are due early Monday. This round fills 33 seats: 14 by direct vote, 12 through indirect channels, and 7 appointed by the Macao SAR chief executive within 15 days of the final results.
With 37 polling locations across the SAR, you've got plenty of spots to cast your ballot. 🗺️
Assembly members serve four-year terms shaping laws on everything from tech policy to lifestyle trends. In 2024, the SAR updated its Election Law to refine candidate checks under the “patriots administering Macao” principle – think of it as a software patch boosting fairness and transparency!
Whether you're a first-time voter or a veteran, this election shows how Macao SAR keeps evolving. Stay tuned for live updates and let's see which voices will drive the region's next chapter! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
