Lebanon goes to the polls to elect new parliament

Lebanese citizens headed to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday. Some voters who cast their ballots said they were hoping the election would bring about change in the country.

Some 718 candidates on 103 lists are running for seats in the 128-member parliament. The vote is held once every four years.

Lebanon has more than 3.5 million eligible voters, many of whom will cast their ballots in its 15 electoral districts. Earlier this month, Lebanese living abroad cast their ballots in countries where they live.