Egyptian voters head to the ballot boxes once again.<br/> On Sunday, elections opened for the upper house of parliament.<br/> Many believe Islamist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party will do well after a strong showing in lower house elections.<br/> Together the upper and lower house will pick a 100-member assembly to write Egypt's new constitution ahead of presidential elections slated later this year.<br/> Voters hope the new parliament, the first elected since the fall of former President Hosni Mubarak, will bring an end to corruption and waste.<br/> (SOUNDBITE)(Arabic) VOTER, HUSSEIN MOHAMED HASSAN, SAYING:<br/> "I have seen it all in my life, I'm 80 years old and I've seen many people, and many crooks, and many people who have no conscience. And I hope that God will improve our situation and bring us individuals who care for the people, and who work for the interests of the people. Am I right?"<br/> But Sunday's low turnout suggests voters do not think the latest polls matter since the upper house's power is limited and it cannot block legislation from the lower house.<br/> However, the upper house must be consulted before the lower house can pass any bills.<br/> Members of Islamist parties won more than 70 percent of seats in the lower house.<br/> Jessica Gray, Reuters
