Lawmakers consider moving primaries to boost turnout

Lawmakers consider moving primaries to boost turnout

Lawmakers are considering moving the primary date for state and federal elections after lower-than-desired turnout for last week’s nomination voters. Democrats say just 23.21% of registered voters cast a ballot in the Aug. 11 primaries, despite historic battles in races for governor and the 1st Congressional District.   Republicans, who had no statewide primaries but two battles for Congressional seats, saw just 10 percent of eligible voters. Th…