Turnout Is Slow in Local-Heavy Primary

Turnout is slow in local-heavy primary

Despite a handful of competitive local races and an advertisement-heavy judicial race, turnout during Tuesday’s primary was slow.

Blair County voter turnout slim for local primary election races

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Blair County polling places saw low turnout for local primary elections on Tuesday. The primaries are open for multiple positions, such as township supervisors, members of school boards and a position for Judge in the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. "It's important to participate on the local level because that's where the decisions are being made about what happens in our community," voter Cheryl Pazcoguin said. "Those…