Khanh hoa: Voters at 20 out of the 22 polling stations in Truong Sa (Spratly) special zone in the central province of Khanh Hoa cast their ballots on March 8 in early voting for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, one week ahead of the nationwide election day on March 15. Early voting was also held on March 8 in Tho Chau special zone in southern An Giang province, located more than 200km from the mainland by sea. In Truong Son commune of central Quang Tri province, three early polling stations in Doc May, Hoi Ray, and Nuoc Dang villages officially welcomed voters to exercise their voting rights.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the early voting process was organized to ensure that voters in remote and special zones have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process ahead of the official election day. This initiative is part of broader efforts to include all eligible voters, regardless of their geographical location, in the electoral process for the National Assembly and local councils.