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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Will Sam Reed's Turnout Prediction Be on Target This Time?

Posted by on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 4:50 PM

It's the secretary of state's last turnout prediction before leaving office, and he didn't do so well with his primary forecast. Here's what he says is going to happen in the general election:

Secretary of State Sam Reed on Thursday predicted a robust voter turnout of 81 percent in the General Election that is currently underway. He said Washington voters will be attracted by highly competitive races for president and governor, hot races for Legislature and Congress, and some of the most compelling ballot measures in the country.

 

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Will in Seattle 1
I'm smelling a massive tidal wave. So is Nevada. So is Ohio. Enjoy!
Posted by Will in Seattle http://www.facebook.com/WillSeattle on October 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Just Jeff 2
Republican or not , Sam Reed is a good man. The one remaining Republican I would ever con side ring voting for.
Posted by Just Jeff http://pstonews.wordpress.com on October 31, 2012 at 5:49 PM
this guy I know in Spokane 3
Five imaginary dollars says 47% turnout.
Posted by this guy I know in Spokane on October 31, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Cato the Younger Younger 4
My guess is somewhere between 55% to 60%...MAYBE as high as 65% but I think that's way high
Posted by Cato the Younger Younger on November 1, 2012 at 7:23 AM

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