Editorial: There’s still time to make an impact

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 | 11:38 a.m.

Despite the importance of this election, Secretary of State Dean Heller estimates that just 58 percent to 62 percent of the state's nearly 900,000 registered voters will cast a ballot on Tuesday.

Although only an average voter turnout is expected, there is a bright spot so far: enthusiasm for early voting. Whether it was to beat the crowd -- or just because they were sick of watching the negative TV ads until Election Day -- Clark County residents appear to be smitten with early voting. As of Monday morning, 119,186 Clark County residents had already voted, which Registrar of Voters Kathryn Ferguson estimates will be 43 percent of the total vote in Clark County.

If you have voted, thanks for doing your part in helping to preserve the health of our nation. Americans have fought and died to preserve the right to vote, a cornerstone of our democracy. For those who haven't found the time to vote yet, we urge you to get out there and head to your polling place before it closes today at 7 p.m.

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