By Julian Dierkes
I’ve noted before that campaign activities so far seem oddly subdued. That was based on my impression mostly of the urban core of Ulaanbaatar. So, for the weekend, I was able to venture a bit further afield and found more of the campaign activities that I saw in previous elections in Mongolia (2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021).
I want to emphasize that my photos here are based on a relatively arbitrary walk down some busy roads in districts of Ulaanbaatar further outside the central area. I did not look for specific candidates and am not endorsing any of the parties by showing photos of their flags/materials, obviously.
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Voter Education
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Poster Boards
As I’ve also noted before, these seem to still be fairly empty even six days into the campaign…
New #Mongolia campaign style: public poster boards with assigned fields for candidates.
#Сонгууль #Сонгууль2024 #MGLpoli— Mongolia Focus (@mongoliafocus.bsky.social) Jun 13, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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Campaign Offices
Not surprisingly, MPP, DP and KhUN seem to be the most visible in terms of stores, kiosks and other buildings that have turned into campaign offices.
#Mongolia-ns sometimes think of MPP and DP together as Манан, the Fog Party. Funny when their campaign offices are so close together, here in Chingeltei.
#Сонгууль— Mongolia Focus (@mongoliafocus.bsky.social) Jun 15, 2024 at 10:23 PM
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More campaign impressions, this one in Songinokhairkhan.
#Mongolia #Сонгууль— Mongolia Focus (@mongoliafocus.bsky.social) Jun 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Rallies
I’ve only caught one real campaign rally with candidates giving speeches and all by randomly making my way around town. Perhaps I’ll be able to get some information about planned appearances in coming days as well.
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Campaign Materials
I’m hearing from others that they’re receiving lots of campaign materials in their apartments. I have not been blessed with those.
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