Vote in today’s primary elections! 9 percent turnout reported at 3 p.m.
About 9 percent of registered voters had cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election as of 3 p.m., according to Douglas County Clerk Jameson Shew.
The Lawrence City Commission primary and the USD 497 school board primary drew 4,584 of 63,952 registered voters to the polls as of 3 p.m. Another 925 had cast advance ballots for turnout of 8.7 percent.
Polls close at 7 p.m. The 2013 primary election, which took place during a snowstorm, saw just 8.6 percent turnout.
Fourteen candidates signed up for three at-large seats on the City Commission. Six of those candidates will have their names placed on the ballot for the April 7 general election.
Four candidates are contending for a two-year term on the school board. Two of those candidates will advance to the general election, along with seven candidates competing for four four-year terms.
Check back to LJWorld.com throughout the day for updates. Journal-World reporters will bring you coverage of results tonight after polls close.