Presidential Election 2024 postal vote results from Ratnapura District

News Today: 2024 Presidential Election postal vote results from Ratnapura District

The Election Commission has announced the first official results of the 2024 Presidential Election, starting with postal votes from the Ratnapura District. Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads the vote count with 19,185 votes, marking a significant early advantage in this region. Following him is Ranil Wickremesinghe with 6,641 votes, while Sajith Premadasa has secured 4,675 votes.

These results mark the initial stage of vote counting, with Ratnapura being one of the key districts to watch during this election. The postal vote results provide an early indication of voter preferences in the district, but the final outcome will depend on the remaining ballots, which are expected to be counted and released in the coming hours.

The Election Commission is working swiftly to release results from other districts, and early indications suggest a competitive race for the presidency. Stay tuned for more updates as additional results roll in from across the island.