Poll worker Abraham Patterson had his work cut out for him as he stood outside North Charleston Precinct 10 at Dunston Elementary School. He was trying to explain the local races, School Board election and statewide referendums. But most voters seemed to be focused on the top ticket – the president.
“About half of them have never voted,” Patterson said. “The school board is probably going to go right by them.”
They weren’t just young people, either.
“People my age and up are like, ‘It’s my first time,’” said Patterson, who is 44.
He expected turnout in the precinct in the Remount Road area with 1,010 registered voters to be high.
“At least we’re getting them out this time,” he said. “Maybe next time they’ll be with the issues.” –Noah Haglund
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