Voter turnout for the special election Tuesday is approaching Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey’s prediction of 40 percent.

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, of the 45,743 registered voters, 16,927 or 37 percent had cast ballots. The St. Joseph School District tax levy is on the ballot. Polls are open until 7 p.m.

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