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I just got back from voting in the special election here in Fargo on the proposed Renaissance Center in downtown that I posted on here. The only measure on the ballot is the proposed 1/2 cent sales tax extension to fund the Center so I would safely say that voter turnout is going to be very low today. At the polling station in my neighborhood this morning I only saw 1 other voter in the time that I was there.
A poll out by the Forum suggests that although 60% of Fargoans opposed the tax extension, those most likely to vote are in favor of the extension. A 60% majority is needed to pass the proposal. My guess is that it will fall to defeat but get around 50% of the support from today’s voters.
Polls close at 7 PM Central and I will be updating this post as soon as the results are in tonight.
More info on the Renaissance Center here.

UPDATE:
As I predicted earlier in the day, the proposed 1/2 cent sales tax extension to fund a Renaissance Center in downtown Fargo fell to defeat–

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  • http://Array Joshua

    The 60% figure is drawn from the general population. In the same poll a question along the lines of “Do you intend to vote?” was asked. Those that said they were likely to vote showed support for the tax extension.

    They base their prediction by the opinions of those “likely voters” and not the population as a whole.

  • http://sayanythingblog.com robport

    60% of Fargo opposes the tax extension…yet the Forum thinks most people will vote for it anyway?

    How does that work?

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