By Angela Hatton
Paducah, KY – Most county clerks in western Kentucky expect low turnout for the primary election tomorrow. McCracken County officials gave the lowest estimate, with only 20 percent expected to cast their ballot. Many others, including Christian County Clerk Mike Kem, expect to see 30 percent of registered voters at the polls. Kem says that doesn't include the county's three thousand independents, who aren't allowed to vote in primary elections. Clerks in Graves and Marshall counties gave higher estimates of 50 percent. Clear weather forecasts tomorrow may help boost voter turnout. Hopkins County Clerk Devra Steckler says absentee voting has also been low. Steckler says there isn't a lot on the ballot this round, but she thinks the general election in November will generate more interest.