Turnout for Clark County’s primary stands at 19.43 percent as of Thursday morning, according to the elections office. Only 125,921 people were eligible to vote this year, most of whom live in the city of Vancouver.
OLYMPIA — The Washington secretary of state’s office says the turnout in Tuesday’s primary election was “dismal,” but in line with similar off-year elections.
Spokesman David Ammons says 23 percent of the ballots have been counted as of Thursday. That number could edge up toward the 30 percent expected figure by the time counties certify results 20 days after the election.
Ammons says the size the vote is affected by the candidates and issues on the ballot and how much campaigning and interest they generate.
