08-12-2014, 09:08 AM
"An analysis of Election Day precinct turnout shows an 11.5 percent turnout at Keaau High School, a 12 percent turnout at Pahaoa Community Center and a 12.3 percent turnout at Pahoa High and Intermediate School. Mountain View Elementary School had a 14.3 percent turnout and Cooper Center in Volcano had a 20.9 percent turnout, according to data compiled by the state Office of Elections.
In comparison, Hawaii County’s overall Election Day turnout was 14.2 percent, and the statewide average was 18 percent."
The statistics don't support the contentions made by the two "crying foul". The turnout was abysmal, statewide. The turnouts in Puna were not unique, my unaffected Hilo voting station, sunny skies and no lines, had a 14% turnout. I checked a nearby precinct, one noted for high turnouts, and it was 10% !!!! It shows the affect of mail in balloting on day-of-election turnouts.
The two closed voting stations are a significant issue, but expanding the solution to that problem by including other precincts won't, and shouldn't, happen.
In an additional contrast to Opihikaobob, I'll Go: Schatz, Paleka, and SBV...
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In comparison, Hawaii County’s overall Election Day turnout was 14.2 percent, and the statewide average was 18 percent."
The statistics don't support the contentions made by the two "crying foul". The turnout was abysmal, statewide. The turnouts in Puna were not unique, my unaffected Hilo voting station, sunny skies and no lines, had a 14% turnout. I checked a nearby precinct, one noted for high turnouts, and it was 10% !!!! It shows the affect of mail in balloting on day-of-election turnouts.
The two closed voting stations are a significant issue, but expanding the solution to that problem by including other precincts won't, and shouldn't, happen.
In an additional contrast to Opihikaobob, I'll Go: Schatz, Paleka, and SBV...
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