Egypt recently had elections, however, hardly anyone came out to the polls. Turnout rate was so low that the Egyptian government extended the voting hours until 10pm that night. It was also declared a state holiday, where many businesses were shut down for the day in order to give people time to vote. It was even reported that police were instructed to help the sick or elderly get to the polls. The government also declared a $70 fine for those who chose not to vote. In addition, the military-backed government extended the voting period by a day. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the former army field marshal who helped oust the previous president, is expected to win this election in a landslide. The low voter turnout rate, though, suggests that he is not as popular as the media portrays him. It also means that his presidency will not have as much legitimacy as the fiercely and competitively elected president during the 2011 elections.
Alexandria Corriveau
PSC102
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