“The deadline for filing was 16 July 21. As of 15 July 77 ...”
Huh?
The deadline for filing was 7/16/21. As of 7/15/21, 77 people had filed...
or
The deadline for filing was 7/16/21. As of 7/15/21, seventy-seven people had filed...
or
The deadline for filing was July 16th 2021. As of July 15th 2021, 77 people had filed...
or
The deadline for filing was July 16th 2021. As of July 15th 2021, seventy-seven people had filed...
THERE! I’m a journalist!
Good, you are hired. Forgot the comma. Sorry
Larry is going to need help and volunteers.
How about setting up a ballot flyer for Larry?