Eau Claire Primary Voter Turnout Reaches 14% by 11 AM
As of 11 AM on election day, the City of Eau Claire reported 5,798 voters, representing 14% of registered voters. This figure includes some absentee ballots and marks a higher turnout compared to the 2022 primary at the same time.
Key takeaways
- As of 11 AM on election day, 5,798 voters had participated in the City of Eau Claire's primary elections.
- This turnout represents 14 percent of currently registered voters, including some absentee ballots.
- The 2022 primary election saw 3,897 voters by 11 AM, a 10 percent turnout.
- Chief Poll Inspector Nick Shoemaker characterized the turnout as average.
What Happened
In the City of Eau Claire's primary elections, 5,798 voters had cast ballots by 11:00 AM. This turnout represents 14 percent of the current registered voters and includes some absentee ballots that had been processed.
Key Facts
- As of 11:00 AM on election day, 5,798 voters had participated in the City of Eau Claire's primary elections.
- This voter turnout figure represents 14 percent of the currently registered voters.
- The reported number includes some absentee ballots that were processed.
- In the 2022 primary election at 11:00 AM, 3,897 voters had turned out, which was 10 percent of the registered voters at that time.
- The absentee ballot count from 2022 at the same time was not included in that year's 11:00 AM figure.
- Nick Shoemaker, Chief Poll Inspector for The City of Eau Claire, described the turnout as "average" and "medium."
- Polls are scheduled to close at 8:00 PM on election day.
- Voters who are inside their polling place by the 8:00 PM closing time are permitted to vote.
Background
Primary elections typically experience lower voter engagement. The current election's 11:00 AM turnout is being compared to the 2022 election cycle, which had a similar election schedule.
Sources reviewed
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