The Missing Linc: Election 2010
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Election 2010 - Step One
March 8th, 2010
(The Missing Linc is honored to feature the opinions and “color commentary” of guest blogger Steve Scurlock, Executive Vice President for Government Relations, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas)
Each election has its own unique characteristics, and the primary elections on Tuesday were certainly a great example. Turnout in the Republican primary was roughly twice as high as in past non-presidential election cycles at 11.33% of registered voters, and even surpassed the 10.82% who turned out in the 2008 primaries. This number was likely impacted by crossover voters attempting to impact the Democratic presidential nomination, but the numbers from yesterday are impressive. Democrat turnout was substantially lower than 2008 numbers (22.49% of registered voters) at 5.19%. The crossover vote no doubt had an impact here as well... read more.