Election: Turnout lowest in 14 years

Nationwide, turnout was just under 74%, down slightly on last year and the lowest figure since 1998.


Some 25% of voters said they used their vote strategically and 12% did not know who they were going to vote for when they entered the polling station, Nos reported.

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