As of Tuesday afternoon, only 18% of the state’s nearly 22 million registered voters had cast their ballot. If voter turnout remains scarce, the state could see the lowest turnout in state history.
As of Tuesday afternoon, only 18% of the state’s nearly 22 million registered voters had cast their ballot in the primary election, according to Political Data Inc. Every registered voter was mailed a ballot in May. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday across the state for in-person voting.
Voter turnout was lowest among the 18-34 age group, who had returned only 7% of ballots as of Tuesday afternoon. The turnout was highest among individuals over the age of 65, who returned 36% of ballots as of the same time. Tuesday is also expected to be a big night in Los Angeles, where voters will cast their ballots to elect a new mayor. U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and businessman Rick Caruso are likely the frontrunners in the election, leading the field of nine candidates in fundraising, according to Ballotpedia. Both Bass and Caruso are registered as Democrats, though Caruso was previously registered as a Republican and Independent, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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