Cyprus legislative election turnout data updated for May 24, 2026

On May 24, 2026, Cyprus held legislative elections to elect members of the House of Representatives and a representative for the Maronite religious group. According to Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Ilias, the voting process proceeded in an orderly manner across all 1,212 polling stations located in Cyprus and Greece. By 10:00 a.m., voter turnout reached 12.8%, representing a 2.5 percentage point increase compared to the 2021 legislative elections. By 3:00 p.m., the total turnout rose to 285,502 voters, or 49.8% of the registered electorate, marking a 4.7 percentage point increase over the same time in 2021. Polling stations in Belgium and the United Kingdom operated under specific local time schedules with designated breaks. The Chief Returning Officer encouraged citizens to vote early to avoid overcrowding as polls remained open until 6:00 p.m. While one source cited a 2% increase over 2021, the official records state a 2.5 percentage point increase at the 10:00 a.m. mark.