MOUNT VERNON – In a delayed election conducted primarily by mail, 25.64% of Knox County voters made their voices heard Tuesday through absentee ballots. Voter turnout was slightly higher than the 21.57% in the 2018 primary election.
Originally slated for March 17, Gov. Mike DeWine postponed Ohio’s primary election until April 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the stay-at-home order in effect, there was no in-person voting. Voters had to request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
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