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Good turnout for overnight voting in several municipalities

Good turnout for overnight voting in several municipalities

Nighttime voting in several Dutch municipalities saw a high turnout, with The Hague reporting more voters by 1:00 AM than during the entire night of the 2018 elections. A spokesperson for the municipality confirmed the significant increase in participation.

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