Myanmar's junta reported a 52.13% voter turnout in the first phase of its elections, a figure a spokesperson called a "source of pride." However, the UN, Western nations, and rights groups deem the vote illegitimate due to the exclusion of opposition parties and restrictions on criticism. This turnout is lower than the 70% recorded in previous elections in 2020 and 2015. Further voting phases are scheduled, though the junta's control is not absolute in all areas.