August Elections High Turnout Expected

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - St. Francois County Election officials are expecting a higher than usual voter turnout in the August 6 elections.

St. Francois County Clerk, Kevin Engler, says he usually sees about 20 to 30% of the counties registered voters casting a ballot however during this primary election we could see a 50% turnout.
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We'll feature complete election night coverage Tuesday evening, August 6, after the polls close, on AM 1240 KFMO.