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Buenos Aires Votes in Legislative Elections Seen as a Key Test for Milei and Kicillof

Some polling places opened late because table authorities were absent.

Overview

  • More than 14.3 million voters are choosing 46 provincial deputies and 23 senators, with local councils and school boards also on the ballot.
  • Public transport is free across the province for election day, and a Mar del Plata court ordered free service from 8:00 to 18:00 despite the mayor’s objections over cost.
  • Ballot boxes and materials were distributed on Saturday from the Correo Argentino depot under Policía Bonaerense custody and held at schools until polls opened.
  • Voting runs from 8:00 to 18:00, the first official results are expected after 21:00, and voting is compulsory for ages 18–70 with fines of ARS 50–500 for unjustified absence.
  • Delays were reported at schools where figures such as Karina Milei and Máximo Kirchner vote, while provincial officials described the day as proceeding with normal security and order.