Voting light to moderate by early afternoon in Baldwin County

By Graham Heath countynews@gulfcoastnewspapers.com
Posted 3/13/12

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Primary voter apathy and a light rain through much of Baldwin County may have shucked voter interest in Baldwin County today, with about 20 percent of voters going to the polls by 3 p.m. at the county’s largest voting …

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Voting light to moderate by early afternoon in Baldwin County

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BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Primary voter apathy and a light rain through much of Baldwin County may have shucked voter interest in Baldwin County today, with about 20 percent of voters going to the polls by 3 p.m. at the county’s largest voting precincts. Baldwin County Probate Judge Tim Russell said he expected a 30 percent turnout for the presidential election, which includes school board, judicial and other posts. Russell, a candidate for Probate Judge, designated Baldwin County Attorney Sam Crosby as a stand-in to criss-cross the county to prevent charges of incumbent manipulation. “People vote early and late in the day,” Russell said from the probate office in Foley. “I expect 30 percent to turn out.” He said there have been no major complaints. One voter in Lillian said the music was too loud, which Russell said was adjusted. Other voters complained about a lengthy GOP delegate ballot. “We have no control over that,” Russell said. “That is up to the Secretary of State.” Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss Mack” said no complaints have been filed as of 3:30 p.m. He said one voting maching had an electrical malfunction, but was repaired before doors opened at 7 a.m. “The rain, expecially in the southern part of the county, may have kept people in,” Mack said. I hope for a surge when people get off work.”