Politics & Government
'Light' Turnout in the Primary Election
Poll workers report light turnout in Newtown. As of 9 p.m. results were unavailable.
A rainy day didn't help the turnout for today's primary election.
Election workers at Goodnoe Elementary School and throughout the region reported a low turnout. "It's been light," said poll worker Christina Nelson of Newtown Borough.
At 5:30 p.m., poll workers and candidates outnumbered voters at the Goodnoe Elementary School polling place. Every few minutes, a voter would trickle in and was greeted by a half dozen people working the polls or handing out literature.
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In Newtown borough and township, primaries for municipal elections were uncontested. There were two contested seats for the Council Rock School Board.
In region one, which covers Newtown Borough and districts four, five, and six in the township, incumbent J. Dennis McMenamin is running as a Republican. Challenger Bill Foster crossed filed in the race.
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In region two, incumbent Richard Abramson faces Brandon Wind. Both candidates cross filed.
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