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RandySF

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 03:39 AM 6 hrs ago

Wilson County election leaders urge neighbors to vote early for May 5 primary, so far turnout has been low

LEBANON, Tenn (WTVF) — Early voting is underway across the state as voters cast their ballots ahead of the May 5 primary election.

However, local leaders in Wilson County report that turnout has been extremely low.

Wilson County Administrator of Elections Tammy Smith said turnout has been low in the past for this type of primary election.

"May of ‘22, we had basically 13.58% determine basically who's going to be running the county all across," Smith said.



https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/wilson-county/wilson-county-election-leaders-urge-neighbors-to-vote-early-for-may-5-primary-so-far-turnout-has-been-low

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