The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says voters are turning out slowly, to cast their ballots in the Local Government Election.

It said at 11 AM, there was voter turn-out of 11%.

All 6, 726 designated polling stations polling stations are open and operational. A total of 499 candidates are seeking to be elected for 228 divisions.

Three of the candidates are in a contest for the Mayor of Portmore, who is directly elected.

Of the candidates, 229 each, are representing the Jamaica Labour Party and the People’s National Party; four are representing the United Independents’ Congress; while 37 are independent candidates.

Providing an update to IRIE FM News, the Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said polling started on time, with only minor issues in a few areas.

He also noted that persons who were unable to vote in last Thursday’s early voting exercise, are being allowed to vote today.

Electors have until 5 pm to cast their ballots in the Local Government polls.