NAACP leaders reflect on low Black voter turnout – Daytona Times

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NAACP leaders reflect on low Black voter turnout – Daytona Times

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES The Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Office has reported that 106,739 voters cast ballots during the 2020 primary with voter turnout at 28 percent. It’s reported to be the highest total in a primary in 18 years. The turnout was higher than the 2016 primary, which was 27 percent. Turnout […]

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