In Hoa Vang commune, Da Nang city, at polling station number 16, election committee members brought mobile ballot boxes to the homes of frail, elderly voters unable to visit polling stations. Among them was Dang Thi Lam, 116 years old, residing in Thach Bo village. Under the guidance of the election committee members, Ms. Lam personally cast her ballot for representatives to the 16th National Assembly and People's Council for the 2026-2031 term.

According to Ngo Van Nhan, head of polling station number 16, local authorities had previously compiled a list of elderly and infirm voters who could not travel. On election day, task forces delivered mobile ballot boxes to each home, ensuring every eligible voter could exercise their right to vote.

Dang Thi Lam, born in 1910, personally casts her ballot to exercise her right to vote. Photo: Vinh De.

Also in Da Nang city, Ho Thi Lui, 106 years old, a Ca Dong ethnic minority member, used a cane to reach the polling station in Ayun hamlet, Nam Tra My commune, to cast her vote. There, election officials guided her through each step, allowing her to directly exercise her right.

Across many other localities, centenarian voters directly visited polling stations. Hanoi reported approximately 40 voters over 100 years old registered to vote on 15/3. The oldest, born in 1916 and currently 110 years old, resides in Ba Vi commune.

At various polling stations, election committees arranged separate tables and support staff. This allowed elderly voters to complete procedures quickly and provided them the opportunity to personally cast their ballots.

Many elderly voters cast their ballots in Hanoi. Photo: Vo Hai.

In Quang Tri, Duong Thi Sao, 109 years old, was assisted by relatives to the polling station early and cast her vote directly. In Dien Bien, Tra Thi Denh, 107 years old, a H'Mong ethnic minority member, was brought by her children and grandchildren to the polling station immediately after the opening ceremony. In Nghe An, a couple aged 100 and 98 arrived together at the polling station in Quang Dong commune, signed the voter list, and then cast their ballots.

In Hai Phong city, Le Thi Nhat, 102 years old, from Hong An ward, walked to the polling area to exercise her civic duty. Researcher Nguyen Dinh Tu, 106 years old, in Ho Chi Minh City, also visited a polling station, stating his desire to directly participate in election day to choose representatives for voters.

Elderly voter Pham Thi Xen (Hai Phong) casts her ballot at home. Photo: Le Tan.

For voters unable to reach polling stations due to health reasons, election committees brought mobile ballot boxes directly to their homes. In Hai Phong, Pham Thi Xen, a 100-year-old voter from polling station number 23 in An Bien ward, was able to cast her ballot at home.

Localities implemented the arrangement of mobile ballot boxes at homes, hospitals, or residences of frail and mobility-impaired voters. This initiative ensures that all eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote on election day.

Nguyen Dong