26 people killed in election day violence , Afghan officials say . The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on a polling station in Kandahar province that left at least 25 dead and more than 100 wounded. The Taliban had vowed to disrupt the voting . About 15 million of Afghanistan 's 33 million people are registered to vote . More than 3,000 candidates vie for 420 provincial seats ; 40 standing for president .
26 people killed in election day violence , Afghan officials say . The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on a polling station in Kandahar province that left at least 25 dead and more than 100 wounded. The Taliban had vowed to disrupt the voting . More than 3,000 candidates vie for 420 provincial seats ; 40 standing for president .