Mongolians living in foreign countries have cast their ballots for the 2021 Presidential Election ahead of the polling day of 9 June.

The early voting took place at 44 diplomatic missions of Mongolia in 30 countries around the world on 30-31 May. The turnout was 76.8 percent.

A total of 7,394 citizens are registered to vote in the election at Mongolian embassies, resident missions and consulates in the countries where they are living. According to the Foreign Ministry, 753 people voted for the Presidential Election in Seoul followed by 719 in Tokyo and 532 in Canberra.

Three candidates – U. Khurelsukh from the Mongolian People’s Party, S. Erdene from the Democratic Party and D. Enkhbat from the Right Person Electorate Coalition – are vying for the presidency.