Voters in Hoan Kiem Ward turn out enthusiastically on Election Day

6:51 PM, Sun March 15, 2026

In the festive atmosphere of the nationwide election day, together with millions of voters across the country, on the morning of March 15 a large number of voters, local authorities and residents gathered at Polling Station No. 8, Electoral Unit No. 3, Hoan Kiem Ward to vote for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

Phó Chủ tịch UBND thành phố Hà Nội Trương Việt Dũng bỏ phiếu bầu cử Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Truong Viet Dung casts his ballot.

Voters expressed pride and excitement about exercising their voting rights and hoped the new group of deputies would have both integrity and capability to represent the voice and aspirations of the people. Security forces had been present since the previous night to ensure order and fire safety at the polling station.

Voters in Hoan Kiem Ward turn out enthusiastically on Election Day- Ảnh 2. Voters perform the flag salute ceremony.

Voters in Hoan Kiem Ward turn out enthusiastically on Election Day- Ảnh 3. Voters attend the opening ceremony.

Hanoi Vice Chairman Truong Viet Dung arrived early at Polling Station No. 8, Electoral Unit No. 3 in Hoan Kiem Ward to attend the opening ceremony and was among the first to cast his ballot.

Voters in Hoan Kiem Ward turn out enthusiastically on Election Day- Ảnh 4. Nguyen Thi Ha, head of Election Team No. 8, delivers the opening remarks.

Nguyen Thi Ha, head of Election Team No. 8, said Polling Station No. 8 under Electoral Unit No. 3 includes 2,226 voters from Residential Groups Dong Xuan 1, Dong Xuan 2 and Dong Xuan 9 in Hoan Kiem Ward. Election preparations had been carried out carefully for several days. Plans for security, voter guidance and ballot procedures were implemented strictly to ensure the election proceeds democratically, safely and in accordance with the law.

Voters in Hoan Kiem Ward turn out enthusiastically on Election Day- Ảnh 5. The ballot box sealing process.

At 6:45 a.m., the flag salute ceremony was held solemnly with the participation of election team members and local voters.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ha pledged that the election at the polling station would be conducted in strict compliance with the law, ensuring proper procedures while creating the most convenient conditions for voters to exercise their voting rights.

Voters in Hoan Kiem Ward turn out enthusiastically on Election Day- Ảnh 6. Hanoi Vice Chairman Truong Viet Dung is among the first voters to cast a ballot at Polling Station No. 8, Electoral Unit No. 3 in Hoan Kiem Ward.

After the flag ceremony, the organizing committee explained voting procedures so voters clearly understood the process and could follow it properly. At 7 a.m., voters at Polling Station No. 8 in Electoral Unit No. 3 officially began casting their ballots.

As one of the earliest voters at the polling station, Truong Van Phuong, 85, who lives at 74 Hang Chieu Street in Hoan Kiem Ward, said he was excited to participate in the national election day.

"Today is a nationwide voting day. I woke up early, dressed nicely and walked with my son to the polling station so I could take part in the event from the beginning. For many days our family has studied the biographies of the candidates and carefully considered our choices. I believe those elected will have the integrity and ability to contribute to the country's development," Truong Van Phuong said.

Voters in Hoan Kiem Ward turn out enthusiastically on Election Day- Ảnh 7. Voters are welcomed and guided carefully at the polling station.

Meanwhile, Trinh Ngoc Thao, 19, who lives at 14 Hang Chieu Street, said she felt proud to vote for the first time.

"This is my first time participating in an election. I feel very proud and clearly understand my responsibility in casting this ballot," Trinh Ngoc Thao said.