Bay County offical disappointed by low voter turnout in Tuesday's election

Bay County Clerk Cynthia Luczak had one word to describe her feelings about voter turnout for Tuesday’s election. Disappointed. Only 15.46 percent of registered voters, 12,345 out of 79,854, turned out to cast a ballot in Bay County's 38 precincts. “(It’s) disappointing and a surprise,” Luczak said. “I thought it would be closer to 30 (percent) at least.” Luczak said there was good turnout in Auburn, where voters elected Lee Kilbourn mayor, and Beaver Township, where millages for fire services and equipment passed. Overall, Luczak said the night ran smoothly, with most precincts getting results in early.

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