Only 35% of Peru’s Registered Voters Exercised Their Right to Vote
By John T. Ryan
Peru – Compared to the 2015 off-year election, Peru voters turned out in larger, but still disappointing numbers in 2017. Only 35% of Peru’s 4,552 registered voters cast ballots. Of the two major parties, 41% of Peru’s 1,711 registered Republicans cast ballots while 36% of the 1,394 registered Democrats voted.
The official final vote totals for the contested races were:
Town Supervisor – Brandy McDonald 876, James Langley 774
Town Council (two positions open) Jim Douglass 1,133, Melvin Irwin 1,028, Marquet Moffett 814.
Posted: December 11th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.