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New Caledonia holds first local vote since 2019
4 sourcesFirst reported 24 days agoUpdated 23 days ago
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- New Caledonia has opened polling for local elections.
- This is the first provincial election since 2019.
- Voter turnout was reported at 54.42 percent.
- The election will influence future negotiations with France.
- Independence remains a significant political issue during the election.
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