Exeter records 4,247 voters in Sept. 8 primary; turnout 37.69%

A local reporter said, "Tuesday marked another major day for New Hampshire as the state primaries went underway." The town of Exeter reported that 4,247 residents cast ballots in the Sept. 8 primary, a turnout the report listed as 37.69% for the town.

Officials and volunteers described the day as busy but orderly. Polling places used a new "pick your own line" system rather than last-name alphabetization, and volunteers and members of the select board worked throughout the roughly 13-hour polling period to keep lines moving. After the polls closed, town clerk Jennifer Shoop and town moderator Kate Miller led a careful counting process before totals were announced. The reporter noted, "If you'd like to see the ballots for yourself, you can visit the town website at exeternh.gov."