- When it comes to elections, "high" turnout is a relative term.
Aside from always-popular presidential elections, those who coordinate balloting at the county level are happy just to get within shouting distance of the 50-percent mark.
But, at least in Cambria County, elections supervisor Fred R. Smith thinks this might be one of those years.
"There's a lot of interest," Smith said.
One factor driving voters to the polls in parts of Cambria and Somerset counties is the hotly contested 12th Congressional District race, in which there is both a special and primary election.
But Smith also noted that the race for governor also will play a role.
"A gubernatorial election is always the second-highest turnout in most counties," he said.
Smith's turnout prediction for Tuesday: 42 to 45 percent.
Tina Pritts, who oversees elections in Somerset County,...
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