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A massive wave of voters ... stays home

A whopping 6 percent of registered voters turned out for Tuesday's city primary.

That means 94 percent of them stayed home.

What it seems to say beyond that is voters aren't energized about the issues or the candidates.

There was no lack of choices, with 28 people running in the primary, 32 in all.

And there will be a bigger turnout in November, when the mayoral race, District 5 and the Natural Science Center bonds join the fray.

But for whatever reasons, Greensboro voters seem far from fired up either about who's in office now or who's challenging them.

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Posted by Allen Johnson on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 10:04 am

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Doug Johnson

October 7, 2009 - 1:52 pm EDT

Not surprising in a off year election.
We do not do real good at any election.
It's a shame!

gsostudent

October 9, 2009 - 11:43 am EDT

Thanks for your insight A.J....

How about a little more analysis of the fact that most people didn't know there was an election??

Allen Johnson

October 9, 2009 - 2:32 pm EDT

How could that be, gsostudent? It certainly wasn't from lack of coverage in local media.

Dogwood

October 9, 2009 - 4:57 pm EDT

Over 600 voters caste a primary at-large choice for Inca Latin King Jorge Cornell. Low voter turnout, unawarness will be a sickness and will destroy democracy. Last year voters voted for a fake name and the guy won. Soil and Water is one of the most important issues confronting human survival. There is no excuse for laziness.

NC Girly

October 15, 2009 - 10:05 am EDT

If awareness is the problem then slap Obama's name on it and the turnout will be unlike any other! Be sure to invite Mickey Mouse, Hitler, and all Obama's other imaginary playmates to insure the job gets done!

Sincerely,

Fired up awaiting my turn! LOL