We thought it was going to be a week before we got the results of Saturday's vote, but we started to hear rumors last night which are confirmed in the New York Times today (click here to see the article) - 77% yes, 22% no. This means that legislative elections will happen early this summer and presidential elections will likely be scheduled for August. This gives a big advantage to the Muslim Brotherhood and the NDP since they are already organized and ready to campaign; a big disadvantage to the new liberal groups that are only just now forming. Keep praying for Egypt.
On the bright side, there was a HUGE turnout for the vote - the biggest in Egypt. Everyone was really excited and very proud to vote - and nobody knew which way it was going to go! This feels like a real election where each individual's choice actually counted, which is a big step for Egypt. There was almost no violence (one potential presidential candidate was harassed at a voting station) and overall many people were just glad to participate.
On the bright side, there was a HUGE turnout for the vote - the biggest in Egypt. Everyone was really excited and very proud to vote - and nobody knew which way it was going to go! This feels like a real election where each individual's choice actually counted, which is a big step for Egypt. There was almost no violence (one potential presidential candidate was harassed at a voting station) and overall many people were just glad to participate.