Turned out

The primary election was May 17. Here are the turnout percentages in our area:

• East Marlborough (3 precincts): 10%, 26%, 27%
• Highland Township: 14%
• Kennett Square (3 precincts): 7%, 12%, 17%
• Kennett Township (4 precincts): 10%, 12%, 12%, 37%
• Londonderry: 10%
• London Grove (2 precincts): 17%, 32%
• Newlin: 18%
• Pennsbury (4 precincts): 14%, 15%, 17%, 44% (the Kendal effect)
• Pocopson: 16%
• West Marlborough: 22%

Down in Franklin Township, where there was a controversial open-space tax referendum on the ballot (which meant that voters not registered as Republicans or Democrats could come to the polls), turnout was 44%. The referendum was voted down.
For more interesting numbers, go to Chester County's website (http://www.chesco.org/) and look for "Election Results."