New Jersey, North Macedonia Local Elections See Voter Turnout Around 20%

Voter turnout varies across different regions and elections, with notable participation patterns in New Jersey, Putnam, and North Macedonia. In New Jersey, over 1.33 million votes have been cast, marking a turnout of around 20%, with Democrats leading in both early in-person and mail-in voting. Putnam saw 16% of its 75,000 eligible voters participate in early voting, a slight increase from the previous local election but significantly lower than the previous presidential election. In North Macedonia, turnout in the local election run-offs was just below 20% by midday, with some municipalities showing much higher participation rates than others. The electoral process in North Macedonia's 32 municipalities and Skopje continues peacefully, with no major irregularities reported, although the turnout is slightly lower compared to the first round. Overall, these figures highlight varied voter engagement levels depending on the election type and region.