ELECTION UPDATE: Turnout in Boone County nears 13 percent
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
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Turnout in Boone County had reached 12.7% by 1 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Boone County Clerk's Office.
The office periodically reports turnout numbers via social media on Election Day. Turnout was at 7.8% at 10 a.m., just four hours after polls opened, with about 7,000 ballots cast.
County Clerk Brianna Lennon had predicted turnout at about 20-25%, in line with the approximately 23% turnout for the 2022 August primary. Boone County has about 127,000 voters registered for this election, Lennon said Tuesday.
As of 1pm, we’re up to 12.7% 🗳️ https://t.co/e9HgJKXnm0
— Boone County Clerk (@voteboonemo) August 6, 2024
Polls close at 7 p.m.
The August primary includes many key races that will likely be decided in this election, as only one party has fielded candidates in some races. Voters in Callaway County will know the identity of their next sheriff after votes are counted Tuesday, for example.
Cole County voters will also be choosing an assessor as Chris Estes, who has clashed with the county commission on numerous occasions, faces a well-funded challenge Timothy Theroff.
Check back here for Election Day updates.
