Two people died in election day violence , Afghan officials said . Vote hailed a success by officials as the count begins . In central Bamiyan province , where predominantly ethnic Hazaras suffered under Taliban rule , thousands of voters cast their ballots behind cardboard screens inside dust-caked tents . The Taliban had vowed to disrupt the voting . More than 3,000 candidates vie for 420 provincial seats ; all standing for election .
Two people died in election day violence , Afghan officials said . Vote hailed a success by officials as the count begins . The Taliban had vowed to disrupt the voting . More than 3,000 candidates vie for 420 provincial seats ; all standing for election .