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John Pritchett: Falling Short

Voter turnout for the 2022 primary was just under 40%, similar to the dismal level of the 2018 primary but far from the 51.2% just two years ago.

By John Pritchett

August 21, 2022 · 0 min read

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

Pritchett turnout Aug 2022

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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Same candidates same voters, same results.

surferx808 · 2 years ago

Just adds to the weakness of our democracy.

Kane · 2 years ago

I did not turn in my ballot until the day before. Two of my friends skipped the primary. 39% is similar to what we have had in the past without mail in.

macprohawaii · 2 years ago

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