Voter went to the polls Saturday for 19 by-elections in Myanmar, in the first test of the popularity of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy since it formed the government a year ago. Some were open because of deaths, while others were never filled in the 2015 general election after security concerns in the areas forced the cancellation of voting. The contests Saturday did not cause the same excitement or engagement as in the 2015 general election, and turnout was expected to be low. The National League for Democracy's campaign lacked star appeal as election rules prohibited Suu Kyi herself from campaigning on its behalf. "I voted for the NLD in the 2015 general election and I voted again now because I like the way the NLD government is working for us and our country.

Source: ABC News April 01, 2017 05:04 UTC