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 .
26 people killed in election day violence , Afghan officials say . 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 ; 40 standing for president .