ELECTION UPDATE: LIGHT TURNOUT IN THE FIRST DISTRICT, CONGRESSIONAL SPECIAL ELECTION
Jackson, Miss.—As of mid-morning, the Secretary of State’s Office has seen low turnout in the Special Congressional Election with few issues reported. Desoto and Lee County are seeing slightly higher voter turnout.
“The turnout for this election is alarmingly low,” says Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. “We hope Mississippians in the First District will honor the memory of former Congressman Alan Nunnelee and cast a ballot in the election.”
Absentee ballots are typically a good indicator of voter turnout. Thus far, only 2,856 ballots have been cast in the Congressional Special election. The average number of absentee ballots cast for each election is generally 5 to 6%.
“Our observers are noting exceptionally low turnout in the precincts,” adds Secretary Hosemann. “We are electing one of only four Mississippi Representatives to the United States House. It is important to our State and our Country.”
The Secretary of State’s Office sent 15 observers to the First Congressional District for the election.
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