As of 7:30 PM, this graphic represents unofficial absentee and early voting in the municipalities (NOT the complete vote totals!). These numbers were reported several days ago in the Commercial Appeal.
Interesting to note that voter turnout is down considerably from the 2012 early voting. Might this be attributable to the fact that we’ve merged the districts and the sky hasn’t fallen yet? More likely is the fact that the initial wave of fear over the merger has worn off. I notice in the commercial appeal article that all the mayors are quick to explain away the drop in voter turnout as anything but a drop in enthusiasm for the merger…
That not withstanding, I can’t say I expect these vote totals to change much. Expect a repost with official numbers from all voting later.
Posted on July 16, 2013
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