Sec. Of State: Minn. May Lead Nation In Voter Turnout

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Numbers out Wednesday show Minnesotans headed to the polls in big numbers.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says turnout was 74 percent, which is a little lower than the past three presidential elections.

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Simon says that should still be among the top in the nation.

Minnesota turnout was 76.4 percent in 2012, and 78 percent in 2008.