Low voter turnout across Lebanon

According to the interior ministry, voter turnout is around 24.47 per cent with just a few hours of voting left to go. Polls are set to close at 7pm Beirut time.

In 2009, voter turnout stood at just under 54 per cent, so as things stand this time around far less Lebanese are expected to take part compared to nine years ago.

This could be especially damaging for Hariri's chances, for whom mobilising support is of the upmost importance if he is to limit his bloc's losses in parliament.

Challengers like Rifi, wavering Saudi support, financial difficulties and a number of compromises with traditional foes the FPM and Hezbollah have chipped away at Hariri's support. Read more here...