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Mr. Mai Chi Kien (101 years old) and a 97-year-old woman participate in voting at ballot box No. 15 (Ha Tu 7 neighborhood, Ha Tu ward). Photo: Hoang Nga
Mr. Mai Chi Kien (101 years old) and a 97-year-old woman participate in voting at ballot box No. 15 (Ha Tu 7 neighborhood, Ha Tu ward). Photo: Hoang Nga

32 voters aged 100 and over in Quang Ninh vote to elect National Assembly and People's Council deputies at all levels

NGUYỄN HÙNG (báo lao động) 15/03/2026 15:11 (GMT+7)

Quang Ninh - On the morning of March 15, many voters, although elderly in the province, still tried to be present at the polling station to exercise their rights and obligations as citizens.

According to statistics from the Provincial Election Commission, the whole province has 32 voters aged 100 and over participating in the election of National Assembly deputies of the 16th term and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

Among them, 10 voters aged 100 and over in localities (An Sinh, Ha Tu, Ha Lam, Hoanh Bo, Dam Ha, Hai Ninh, Vang Danh) were directly present at the polling stations to hold elections.

Voter Doan Thi Tam (106 years old, Binh Son Dong area, An Sinh ward) is the oldest voter in the province.

Mẹ Việt Nam Anh hùng Nguyễn Thị Thuộc được Tổ bầu cử số 4 (khu phố Hà Phong 1, phường Hà Tu) dự Lễ khai mạc và bỏ lá phiếu đầu tiên. Ảnh: Hoàng Nga
Vietnamese Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Thuoc was attended by Election Team No. 4 (Ha Phong 1 neighborhood, Ha Tu ward) at the Opening Ceremony and cast her first ballot. Photo: Hoang Nga

The early appearance of elderly voters not only contributes to making the atmosphere at the polling station more exciting but also spreads a beautiful image of the spirit and responsibility of citizens on the day of national democracy.

When arriving at the polling station, elderly voters were welcomed by the polling team and forces in the neighborhood, village, and hamlet, and guided on necessary procedures according to regulations.

Các tổ bầu cử mang hòm phiếu tới tận nhà để cử tri Nguyễn Ngọc Đàm (103 tuổi) - nguyên Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Quảng Ninh, đảng viên 80 năm tuổi Đảng, khu Hồng Hà 5, phường Hạ Long - bỏ lá phiếu bầu đại biểu Quốc hội khoá XVI và đại biểu Hội đồng nhân dân các cấp nhiệm kỳ 2026-2031. Ảnh: Hoàng Nga
Election teams bring ballot boxes to voters' homes for voter Nguyen Ngoc Dam (103 years old) - former Chairman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee, 80-year Party member, Hong Ha 5 area, Ha Long ward - to cast ballots to elect National Assembly deputies of the XVI term and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. Photo: Hoang Nga

For elderly and weak voters who cannot vote on their own, the election teams have brought ballot boxes to their homes, ensuring that all people can exercise their rights and obligations during the festival of the country.

Cử tri Hà Văn Tứ (thứ 2 từ trái sang, 101 tuổi), trực tiếp dự lễ khai mạc và bỏ phiếu tại khu vực bỏ phiếu số 15, khu Đồng Giang, phường Hoành Bồ. Ảnh: Hồng Phương
Voter Ha Van Tu (2nd from the left, 101 years old), directly attending the opening ceremony and voting at ballot box No. 15, Dong Giang area, Hoanh Bo ward. Photo: Hong Phuong

As of noon on March 15, Quang Ninh province had 922,902 voters voting, reaching a rate of 89.27%. In which, 419/1,243 polling areas had 100% voter participation; 3/54 communes, wards, and special zones have completed 100% of voters in the list of voters participating in voting.

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