Llano expects record voting turnout, Burnet numbers down

November 05, 2012, 9:00 pm by Adam Troxtell and James Walker

Early voting totals in Burnet County came in slightly under 2008 numbers, while Llano County officials are anticipating a record turnout of voters for the general election.

Llano recorded 7,072 early voters, up from 6,421 in 2008. That represents half of the county’s electorate, with just over 14,000 registered to vote there. Election Administrator Cindy Ware is expecting a busy Election Day and for the amount of voters in Llano County to exceed 10,000, setting a new record.

In Burnet County, early voting numbers came in just under the 2008 mark. The county recorded 9,554 ballots at the end of the day on Friday. Last election, 9,938 made it to the polls early.

For more on this story, see Tuesday's Highlander.