Luzerne County votes on government study question
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s Primary Election Day 2024 and federal, state, and county races are on the ballots. In many races, candidates are running unopposed.
Voters in Luzerne County voted on a referendum question regarding a government study commission.
Voter turnout is traditionally low in primary elections and the same is true this year. Voter turnout is about 20 percent.
Voters, 28/22 News spoke with say they will turn out to vote, to make sure their voices are heard.
Wilkes-Barre voters told 28/22 News they turned out to show support for the various party candidates.
The polls are open: Primary election underway in Pennsylvania
They also say they wanted to let their voice be heard regarding a referendum question about the possible formation of a government study commission.
If approved, a seven-member commission would study the current home rule charter form of government, that’s been in place for a decade.
If decided changes should be made, 17 people are running for that government study commission, but, overall voters tell us they want their voices to be heard.
“I’m not going back to the 1950s with women’s rights. The economy is also a big thing, it’s not being addressed by either party. I’m concerned by all the discourse between everyone,” explained Sandy Horvick, of Wilkes-Barre.
The results of the votes will be officially certified in the coming days.
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