Hong Kong successfully wrapped up the 2025 Legislative Council General Election (LCGE) early Monday morning, December 8, 2025, after an orderly and incident-free counting process. The Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) reported that polling and tabulation progressed smoothly, upholding principles of transparency and fairness across geographical, functional, and Election Committee constituencies, with officials expressing satisfaction with the overall conduct of the electoral event.
The vote count officially concluded around 6 a.m. on Monday, 8th December, following the closure of polling stations at 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Electoral staff tallied approximately 1,317,680 ballots from geographical constituencies, 76,940 from functional constituencies, and 1,458 cast by the Election Committee constituency.
Turnout and Oversight
Mr. Justice David Lok, Chairman of the EAC, provided key statistics, noting that 1,317,682 voters participated in the geographical constituencies, resulting in a cumulative turnout rate of 31.9 percent. Justice Lok, alongside Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Mr. Erick Tsang Kwok-wai and other EAC members, personally inspected the counting at the Central Counting Station located at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Justice Lok confirmed that the EAC was pleased with the election’s execution, attributing its success to extensive preparations and inter-departmental support. The EAC specifically lauded the efforts of the Crisis Management Committee—a broad coalition including the Security Bureau, the Hong Kong Police Force, and the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau—for providing comprehensive logistical and operational backing. Acknowledgement was also given to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) for ensuring a clean and secure polling environment.
Election Innovations and Adaptations
This LCGE introduced several pilot initiatives designed to enhance accessibility and convenience for specific groups of voters. These included Designated Polling Stations tailored for essential workers like civil servants and healthcare personnel, as well as ethnic minority residents. Additionally, the EAC rolled out outreach polling services targeting residents in care homes for the elderly and facilities for persons with disabilities.
The administrative resilience of the Registration and Electoral Office (REO) was tested when immediate adjustments were required following a fire in the Tai Po district. With rapid assistance utilized through the government’s mobilization mechanism, including personnel from the Immigration and Customs Departments, the REO swiftly reallocated three affected polling stations. Free feeder transportation was organized to ensure affected electors could reach the adjusted locations conveniently.
Mr. Justice Lok extended special gratitude to the REO staff, the thousands of polling and counting officers, and the heads of various government departments who seconded personnel, facilitated training, and conducted drills that were critical to the orderly running of the 16-hour voting day featuring over 600 polling booths.
Next Steps and Accountability
In line with statutory requirements, the EAC is now preparing a comprehensive report on the review of the LCGE’s electoral arrangements. This report will be submitted to the Chief Executive within the next three months, detailing operational findings and potential improvements.
The EAC concluded by thanking all stakeholders—electors, the media, candidates, and their agents—for their cooperation, which ensured the democratic exercise was conducted openly, honestly, fairly, and in an efficient manner, culminating in the successful selection of the new Legislative Council.