Record Turnout for Super Tuesday in Medford
Fifty percent of Medford’s 33,605 registered voters turned out in the rain yesterday to cast their ballots in the presidential primary election. Here’s a look at some of the numbers from Super Tuesday:
Voters:
Registered voters in Medford- 33,605
Registered Democrats- 15,812
Registered Republicans- 2,539
Unenrolled voters- 15,074
Other parties (Green, Green-Rainbow, Libertarian, Working Families, Natural Law, Reform, Socialist, World Citizens Party)- 170
Turnout:
Tuesday’s total voter turnout- 16,837
Democratic voter turnout (includes unenrolled voters who selected Democratic ballot)- 13,437
Republican voter turnout (includes unenrolled voters who selected Republican ballot)- 3,384
Other turnout- 16
Number of Votes:
Hillary Clinton- 8,059
Barack Obama- 4,736
Mitt Romney- 1,765
John McCain- 1,352
All information courtesy of the Medford Registrar of Voters Office and City Clerk.
I love data! Good post.
I have to say, I’m surprised that more Democrats did not turn out. This is such a historic event on the Dem’s side.
Geez, its lonely being a Republican in this town; I think I used the only GOP Ballot in my ward. lol
February 6th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I’d like to see the same voter enthusiasm for all Medford elections. Every vote counts!
February 7th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Who has been elected Democratic and Republican CITY COMMITTEE members for the next four years ??
February 8th, 2008 at 9:16 am