Jung Cheong-rae, head of the Democratic Party's central election campaign committee, assessed that the record early voting turnout for the June 3 local elections is "not unfavorable for the Democratic Party."
According to the National Election Commission on May 31, the early voting rate for this local election reached 23.51%, the highest level recorded in local elections to date.
After completing a campaign rally in Chungbuk with candidates Shin Yong-han for governor and Ha Yu-jeong for county mayor, Jung told reporters, "The greatest zeitgeist in South Korea is the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration," adding, "I believe many people who want to support the Lee Jae-myung government came out to vote."
He noted, "As early voting becomes established, citizens tend to perceive the voting period as effectively three days," but emphasized that considering the active participation of voters, he does not view the early voting results as unfavorable for the Democratic Party.
Jung further stated, "Even with a conservative analysis, the early voting rate is not unfavorable for the Democratic Party," and added, "I actually think it indicates a slightly more favorable trend for us."
Regarding the upcoming central election committee meeting in Cheonan, Chungnam, he explained, "Public sentiment in the central region is an important barometer for elections," and noted that the final meeting is aimed at boosting support in Cheonan, the largest city in Chungnam.
He also expressed that he felt the returning support for Democratic candidates during his campaign in Chungbuk, stating, "I sensed that public sentiment in the central region is returning, and there is a growing atmosphere to support the Lee Jae-myung government in the Chungcheong area."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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