(Illustrative photo by VOV)

Each ballot represents locals’ new hope and expectation for better lives.

Voter Ly Mi Na of the Ha Nhi ethnic group in the border commune of Sin Thau, Dien Bien province, said, “People of Sin Thau and I have chosen outstanding representatives. We sincerely hope that these representatives will help the people develop and progress.”

“I am very excited to participate in the election. I also expect that the elected representatives to the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels will do their best to meet the aspirations of the people and voters in the best way possible,” according to voter Trieu Van Thuong in Lam Thuong commune, Lao Cai province.