(Lamoine) — Despite a lack of candidate races (the Register of Probate nomination being the only contested one), over 31% of Lamoine’s registered voters turned out for the June 8th election. It might have been the local issues that drew voters to the polls, or it might have been the statewide property tax relief referendum, which passed both statewide and in Lamoine, but failed in Hancock County.

Broken out by party, 184 Republicans (39%), 117 Democrats (38%) and 12 Green Independents (34%) cast ballots in the primary. Voting Green Independent was a particular challenge as no candidates were on the ballot. Unenrolled voters has only a 19% showing (87 voters) for the primary election.

The Registrar of Voters may conduct a purge of the voter list in the coming months in order to more accurately reflect the number of registered voters. When a voter moves away, unless notified, their name stays on the list.