7:27 PM: Voter turnout high
As the polls are closing around the state, here's a snapshot of some of the city clerks' estimates around the state for voter turnout.
Milwaukee election commissioner Sue Edman wouldn't guess voter turnout, but said "Oh my gosh ... it's been busy all day ... a lot of activity."
Edmond said there has been a lot of new voter registration, and several wards requested additional ballots.
The Madison city clerk's office said it expects around a 40 percent turnout and "everything is going very well."
The Beloit city clerk's office could only offer a guess of 50 percent voter turnout, saying "it's been a very busy day." One ward requested extra ballots.
Janesville City Clerk Jean Wulf said she guesses voter turnout was around 40 percent, and she had to move some ballots around to different polling places.
The La Crosse city clerk's office said the turnout felt like it was around 40 percent and say "very heavy registration."
-- By Matt Dolbey
Labels: 2008 spring primary, Turnout