Chief Executive election final turnout
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    The first round of voting for the Chief Executive election closed at 11am today (March 25). 789 Election Committee members had cast their votes, representing a turnout rate of 99.1%.

     The first round of voting started at 9am today.

     The above figures are for temporary reference only.

Ends/Sunday, March 25, 2007
Issued at HKT 12:05

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