3:35 PM: More turnout updates
Two traditionally GOP-leaning cities are experiencing dramatically different turnout levels thus far on Election Day.
In the Republican stronghold of Waukesha, "the poll workers are waiting for people to show up," according to deputy clerk Marie Bieber.
The city has not recorded a percentage of voters yet, but Bieber said turnout was "certainly not more than I expected ... maybe a little low."
Meanwhile, Appleton reported turnout of 8.22 percent by this morning, with city Clerk Cindi Hesse said projects to about a 25 percent turnout. Hesse said the turnout is "right where I thought," which remains lower than usual for an election with a mayoral race on the ballot. Incumbent Mayor Tim Hanna is running unopposed this spring.
UPDATE: Officials in Wausau report that turnout is at 23 percent as of 4 p.m.
La Crosse officials are expecting turnout of 23 percent to 25 percent.
-- By Andy Szal
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