MADRID, Rabi'I 9, 1437, Dec 20, 2015, SPA -- Turnout in Spain's general election reached 36.9 percent at 1300GMT on Sunday, according to the first reading announced by the government, compared to 37.9 percent at the same time during the last ballot in November 2011, Reuters reported. Participation had been expected to exceed that of the last election as four parties vie for power, with newcomer forces likely to make gains and shake up a two-party system traditionally dominated by the mainstream conservatives and Socialists. A further turnout reading is due around 1730GMT, before voting close at 1900GMT, when the first exit polls will appear. --SPA 17:05 LOCAL TIME 14:05 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w