Hong Kong Today District Elections Focus on how far democratics will increase seats November 24th 4:48

On the 24th in Hong Kong, where protests continue, district elections will be held. Due to direct voting by citizens, Hong Kong is considered the most popular election in Hong Kong, and the focus is on how far the democracy will extend seats against the backdrop of protests against the government.

The Hong Kong ward elections, held once every four years, select 452 seats for a total of 18 ward councils, making it the most likely election in Hong Kong because of direct voting by citizens.

The current seat is about 70% of the pro-Chinese group and about 30% of the democratic group. The pro-Chinese group is overwhelmingly large. However, the background of the reaction to the government spread through a series of protests. The focus is on how far the democratics can extend their seats.

On the other hand, as protests intensified, there were many voices questioning whether government-friendly pro-middle parties, etc. could make a safe and fair election.

In Hong Kong, there has been a widespread call to refrain from unnecessary clashes with the police, and there have been no noticeable clashes over the past few days. However, if the Hong Kong government is unable to stop violence or secure a transportation network, It shows the position that there is a possibility of postponement, and it will be noted that the votes cast will be held as planned in all constituencies.

Voting starts at 8:30 am in Japan time, and the police will be held until 11:30 pm while the police are strictly guarded at polling stations and will be counted the same day.

All constituencies “Parent / Democratic” composition

Hong Kong's constituency elections are 18 district councils, and a total of 452 out of 479 seats are decided by direct voting by citizens.

The district council often deals with familiar issues related to life, and its authority is not large. However, of the 1,200 electoral members who decide the chief executive, nearly 10% are assigned to ward members, and legislative members in parliament also have a selection frame among ward members. There is a certain influence in politics.

Currently, about 70% of all seats are pro-Chinese, and about 30% are democratic.

This time, the candidacy of the young people participating in the protests is conspicuous, and the pro-Middle and democratic candidates compete in all constituencies.

In addition, the voter's interest is increasing, with more than 400,000 new members registered in advance.

Voting will take place at more than 600 polling places, with some exceptions from 8:30 am to 11:30 pm Japan time, and will be counted the same day.

Note that it will be implemented as planned

This time, in Hong Kong's constituency election, there are 1890 constituencies, and a total of 1090 candidates for 452 seats.

According to the Hong Kong media, there are about 450 candidates for pro-Chinese parents who are close to the government, and about 500 candidates for democracy.

Since 2016, in Hong Kong, legislative elections in the legislature of parliament, etc. have been regarded as “oriented independence of Hong Kong” and no candidate for candidacy has been recognized one after another. Mr. Huang, who led the “Umbrella Movement” was not allowed to run.

On the other hand, as protests protracted for a long time and the confusion became intense, democratic candidates were attacked by groups of four or five people and injured, and candidates who participated in protests were arrested one after another. It was.

In addition, pro-middle school candidates have been destroyed by their offices, and men have been stabbed with blades during election campaigns.

In the midst of these circumstances, there was widespread suspicion among the citizens that the government might postpone or cancel the election.

The Hong Kong government's top secretary, Moon Moon Rin, said at a press conference on the 19th of this month that there was a possibility that the election could be postponed if safety could not be secured. It is said that it is necessary to stop the disturbance to the net, and it will be noted that the election will be held as scheduled.