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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Election drawing to a close

THERE are just a few days left for the return of postal votes for this year's council election. Prior to today's public holiday, just under 35% of votes had been returned statewide. Participation by Derwent Valley electors remains ahead of the state average, with 38.85% of local votes returned as of yesterday.

To be counted in the election, votes must be posted in time to be received at the electoral office by 10am on Tuesday. There are 6881 people eligible to vote in the Derwent Valley Council election and 2673 people have already done so.
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