The preliminary voter turnout results in Buchanan County show a low number of people heading to the polls.

The 11 a.m. precinct report From Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey shows only around 14.1-Percent of 54,323 registered voters have cast a ballot.

By 3 p.m. that number wasn’t much higher. It only increased about 9-percent with a voter turnout of only 23.7-percent being reported.

Baack-Garvey said Monday she was hoping for a 40-Percent turnout.

Republican Supervisor Glen Drake at the National Guard Armory Precinct said voter turnout has been steady.

“I think the weather is good and there are some interesting propositions on the ballot,” said Drake. “People have been coming in at a steady rate.”

At 3 p.m. the Armory was reporting it had a 26.6-percent turnout with 812 ballots cast

Voter Janelle Wanek said she came out to vote on a number of issues.

“I thought the Judges and the amendments were very important and the Senator race,” said Wanek.

Polls will close at 7 p.m.

For a list of precincts and to see ballots Click Here.

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