Primary Turnout Trends and Key Races | Roanoke News

Primary turnout is heating up in unexpected places—Bedford’s numbers are solid for the region, while Lynchburg saw a jump thanks to a shifted election date and busy schedules. Analyst Richards says voters aren’t always fired up for primaries since party loyalty matters more than passion, but this year’s Republican race could be a bellwether: strong support for John McGuire signals an easy path to November, while Melanie Lucero pulling 20% or more? That’s a red flag for McGuire’s general election chances. Polls close Tuesday at 7 PM, with results certified by August 14. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d41df0a27128e49