Early voting for senior citizens, disabled voters, essential workers and those travelling on election day began on 5 April, with the results published each evening.[52] According to the electoral commission 7,414 voters cast an early vote.[53] Pre-polling results showed the HRPP leading in 27 seats, F.A.S.T. in 20, and Tautua in one.[3] On election day polls opened at 8 am and closed at 3 pm.[54]