Only 8,678 of Putnam’s 38,350 voters turned out for the May 10th Primary. The low turnout was no surprise.

There were only three races of countywide interest — Republican for County Commission, Republican for Circuit Clerk , and three spots on the Board of Education.

In the Board of Education election, first time candidate Brad Hodges collected the most votes and will serve 4 years. He will be joined by incumbents Rob Cunningham and Wade…