Voter turnout low on campus

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Polls were open today in Lawrence for the election of three city commission spots in addition to three school board positions. As of around 2:00 pm only three voters had cast their ballot at the Burge Union site. With two hours left before the poll site closed, a total of four voters turned out. Polls closed at 7:00 p.m.

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