Voter turnout reached 80 percent in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties
Historically, a presidential election year brings out a high percentage of registered voters — and that was the case on the Peninsula earlier this month.
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Voices of Peninsula voters (VIDEO)
Peninsula Press reporters talk to residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties about why they decided to vote in the 2012 Election.
The Peninsula goes to the polls (PHOTOS)
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties went to the polls today — view our photo gallery of voters.
PHOTOS – Peninsula Election Day Highlights
View a photo gallery of 2010 election highlights in the Peninsula.
South Bay reports higher than expected voter turnout
Poll workers in the Peninsula reported higher than anticipated voter turnout on Tuesday, confounding expectations of lower voter participation.