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Palm Beach County sees low voter turnout for Florida primary

Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link says voter turnout expected to be about 20-23%
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Voters across the headed to the polls Tuesday for Florida's primary.

The election ran smoothly with no major issues reported except low turnout. However, several county election supervisor websites were down in Florida on Tuesday evening.

WPTV spoke to Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link who said voter turnout is expected to be about 20-23%.

>> Click here to see the complete election results for the Florida primary.

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She said Palm Beach County voters don't get as excited for a primary as they do for the general election.

We spoke to one voter who said she always makes sure to cast her vote.

Katheryn Soto was among the voters who cast their ballot in Palm Beach County on Aug. 20, 2024.
Katheryn Soto was among the voters who cast their ballot in Palm Beach County on Aug. 20, 2024.

"I have always voted because every voice counts and we try to do that for not only us but like I said the younger generation," Palm Beach County voter Katheryn Soto said.

Voters had until 7 p.m. to cast their ballot.

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