PH midterm elections see record 81.65% voter turnout

The Philippines recorded a record-high voter turnout of 81.65% in the recent midterm elections, with over 68.4 million registered voters, a significant increase from the 63-65% typical turnout for such polls.

This turnout surpasses the around 70% recorded in the 2019 midterm elections and is comparable to the 82.5% seen in the 2022 presidential elections.

Millennials and Generation Z voters constituted over 60% of the voting population, with Generation X at more than 22% and Baby Boomers at 17%.

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia attributed the high participation to increased engagement of young voters and enhanced Comelec registration and engagement efforts.

Despite issues such as vote buying, violence, and technical glitches, the election outcomes did not result in any party dominating, particularly in the Senate race.

A reader suggested that the election results reflect a growing maturity among the Filipino electorate, countering claims of cheating.