APNU+AFC at 157,347 votes, PPP/C at 157,304 with 490 boxes to go – GECOM

With results from 1809 polling stations out of 2299 polling stations released, the APNU+AFC alliance has received 157, 347 votes while the PPP/C received 157, 304 votes for the 2015 general elections, according to data released by the Guyana Elections Commission.

A GECOM press conference is ongoing. The final numbers for all polling stations will be released by tomorrow, officials said. 490 locations are still to be counted. The PPP/C has requested partial recounts from all the districts.

Both groups have expressed optimism about a commanding lead. Only the PPP/C has asked for a recount.