Clinton County votes: Voters head to polls throughout region; turnout potentially higher than usual
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LOCK HAVEN -- Voters across Clinton County headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 General Election, with several local precincts reporting steady activity and some seeing increased turnout compared with previous non-Presidential elections.
Those at polling locations described a consistent flow of voters throughout the morning and early afternoon, with expectations of more voters making their way in the early evening.
Voters in the area cast ballots in several contested races, including the race for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, featuring Republican incumbent Glenn "GT" Thompson and Democratic challenger Ray Bilger, both running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Also on the ballot were candidates for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In the 76th Legislative District, Republican incumbent Stephanie Borowicz faced Democratic challenger Sara Eggler.
In the 82nd Legislative District, Democratic incumbent State Representative Paul Takac faced Republican challenger Kirsten McTernan.
These races brought several local and regional candidates before voters as Election Day continued across Clinton County and surrounding communities.
Several precincts reported encouraging numbers by midday and early afternoon.
In Wayne Township, approximately 210 voters had cast ballots by noon, while Lock Haven City-fourth ward reported roughly 240 voters. Flemington's polling location at the Red Eye Center reported roughly 200 voters by 1 p.m.
The Mill Hall Fire Company polling location had recorded approximately 207 voters by 1:30 p.m..
Woodward Township also reported a steady group of voters throughout the day, with activity continuing at the polling location.
Some precincts indicated that turnout appeared to be up compared with previous elections, suggesting increased participation among local voters.
With several hours remaining before polls closed, election officials and poll workers expected additional voters to make their way to polling locations throughout the afternoon and evening.