Low Turnout, Detentions Mark Hong Kong Elections

A volunteer campaigns for the New People's Party during the District Council election in Hong Kong, China, Dec. 10, 2023. Voters arrive at a polling station to cast their ballots during the District Council election in Hong Kong, Dec. 10, 2023. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee votes at a polling station during the District Council election in Hong Kong, China, Dec. 10, 2023. Police officers patrol outside a polling station during the District Council elections in Hong Kong, Dec. 10, 2023.

Voter turnout was low Sunday in Hong Kong’s district council elections, the first since the electoral system was overhauled this year to restore order and reestablish control after widespread anti-government and pro-democracy protests in 2019.