Election Results

The Franklin Times
5/10/09

Voting has concluded in all precincts throughout the country. It is becoming clear that the nation's 3rd democratic election was a success. The NEC is predicting a high turnout, between 80-83%, very high compared to other western democracies.

The Wallup Polling Institute is also releasing result from its exit polls. The economy was named the number one issue by 57% of voters, followed by healthcare 14%, and foreign affairs 13%. Preliminary numbers also reveal a ideological breakdown throughout the country. Twenty-seven percent of voters described themselves as liberal, forty-three percent described themselves as moderate, and thirty percent described themselves as conservative.