Midday Turnout for U.S. Senate Primary in Braintree at 12%

Polling locations in Braintree have seen steady but slow participation so far on Tuesday, with a midday turnout of 12 percent.

That could deliver an end-of-day number of 24 percent, slightly lower than Town Clerk Joe Power's prediction of 26 percent.

"These are the dedicated voters," Powers said.

Secretary of State William Galvin predicted 19 percent turnout statewide.

There was little visible political activity in Braintree Tuesday. The sign holders that dotted each polling location during the November election were nowhere to be seen. U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, whose Congressional district includes Braintree, is expected to do well in Braintree and surrounding communities.

For interviews with each of the candidates in today's primary, go to http://braintree.patch.com/articles/patch-interviews-u-s-senate-candidates