Voter Turnout Low in Egypt Elections

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Egypt’s presidential election was extended into a third day Wednesday, after low turnout during the first two days of balloting.
Few showed-up to vote on the third day, as well.

Observers say Egypt’s de facto leader, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, was counting on high turnout to show he has widespread public support.
One egyptian citizen said he didn’t vote because he believes, no matter what the ballots say, el-Sissi will be named the victor.
CCTV’s Robert Nagila is in Cairo and has more on why Egyptians are not voting.

Voter turnout low in Egypt elections

Egypt's presidential election was extended into a third day Wednesday, after low turnout during the first two days of balloting. Few showed-up to vote on the third day, as well. Observers say Egypt's de facto leader, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, was counting on high turnout to show he has widespread public support. One egyptian citizen said he didn't vote because he believes, no matter what the ballots say, el-Sissi will be named the victor. CCTV's Robert Nagila is in Cairo and has more on why Egyptians are not voting.