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May 2002 Bahrain Holds First Democratic Election in Decades VOA News 9 May 2002 13:49 UTC   Thousands of Bahrainis have turned out to vote in the Gulf state's first democratic elections in nearly 30 years. Men and women waited in separate lines to cast ballots in Thursday's municipal elections. It was the first time in Bahrain's history that women are able to participate - both as voters and as candidates. Electoral officials say turnout is heavier than expected at the 50 polling stations throughout Bahrain. Results from the vote are expected on Friday. About 300 candidates - including 30 women - are running for 50 seats on five municipal councils. A run-off election is scheduled on May 16 for constituencies where no candidate wins more than 50-percent in the first round. Bahrain will hold parliamentary elections in October. Bahrain last held democratic elections in 1973, but the Emir dissolved the parliament two years later. His successor, King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, in February declared a constitutional monarchy and announced the revival of elections. Some information for this report provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.
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