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A newspaper article discussing: Idaho's primary election had a low voter turnout, with only about 27% of eligible voters participating. Some areas, like Bonneville County, had even lower turnout, leading people to talk about changing the primary election date. Lawmakers are still debating the issue, as each option has its pros and cons.

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Title:
The election eye Poor election turnout raises many questions
Creator:
Plastino, Ben
Date Created (Archival Standard):
30 May 1982
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1982-05-30
Description:
A newspaper article discussing: Idaho's primary election had a low voter turnout, with only about 27% of eligible voters participating. Some areas, like Bonneville County, had even lower turnout, leading people to talk about changing the primary election date. Lawmakers are still debating the issue, as each option has its pros and cons.
Subjects:
voters attendance dates (span of time) political campaigns clerical workers
Location:
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho County:
Bonneville County
Source:
Ben J. Plastino Papers, 1947-1998, MG 632, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/special-collections/
Finding Aid:
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv470833
Source Identifier:
mg632-f07_024
Original Format:
newspaper clipping
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Language:
eng

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"The election eye Poor election turnout raises many questions", Ben J. Plastino Papers Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/plastino/items/plastino0278.html
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