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global1

(25,241 posts) Wed Mar 14, 2018, 12:53 PM Mar 2018

I hadn't heard anything this morning yet.

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Any Word On Voter Turnout Yesterday In The PA18 Election?.... (Original Post) global1 Mar 2018 OP

It'll end up being about 228,000. bearsfootball516 Mar 2018 #1

What Is That In Terms Of Percentage Of Elgible Voters?..... global1 Mar 2018 #3

As scheming daemons said, about 45 percent. bearsfootball516 Mar 2018 #4

Somewaht fewer total votes cast than in 2010 and 2006 mid terms onenote Mar 2018 #5

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1. It'll end up being about 228,000.

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 01:09 PM

Mar 2018

Not midterm level turnout, but waaaaaay higher than a normal special election.

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3. What Is That In Terms Of Percentage Of Elgible Voters?.....

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 01:14 PM

Mar 2018

30%, 50%, 70% ?

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4. As scheming daemons said, about 45 percent.

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 01:16 PM

Mar 2018

Really impressive turnout for a special election. Most special elections...you're lucky if you can hit 20 percent.

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2. About 45% district wide...... but about 60% in Allegheny County (Dem stronghold)

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 01:11 PM

Mar 2018

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5. Somewaht fewer total votes cast than in 2010 and 2006 mid terms

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 01:17 PM

Mar 2018

The last contested mid terms in that district.