Despite light turnout, voters value local elections
The ballot this Primary Election Day includes races for school board seats, judgeships, township supervisors, city and county council, and several referendums.
Voters we talked to say the local elections have the most impact on their lives and communities.
The I-Team's Andy Mehalshick reports live from polling places with what you need to know.
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