Officials extend voting days to ease crowds

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The Election Commission wants to make voting last longer now. People could vote for fourteen days, not just one day.

This longer period can help reduce long lines at polls. It lets every person choose a comfortable date to vote.

Some political parties do not fully support this new idea. They worry that vote papers might fade over two weeks.

CEC Secretary Nikolay Bulayev thinks two weeks is the best time. Many voters complained before that seven days was too short.

The government budget might not allow a longer time period. Voting staff cannot work so long, so other solutions are needed.

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How long does the Election Commission want voting to last?

The Election Commission wants voting to last for fourteen days.

Why do some political parties not support the longer voting period?

They worry that vote papers might fade over two weeks.

What is one reason CEC Secretary Nikolay Bulayev supports two weeks for voting?

Many voters complained before that seven days was too short.

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