ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — About 56 percent of registered St. Charles County voters participated in Tuesday’s midterm election, according to figures released Wednesday by the county Election Authority.

More than 122,000 voters cast ballots on Election Day, while over 46,000 voted during the absentee period. The county has about 301,000 registered voters.

Election Director Kurt Bahr said turnout exceeded the 2022 midterm. The county also reported close contests, including County Council District 7, where incumbent Tim Baker prevailed by 141 votes out of more than 25,000 cast.

Officials will conduct a hand-count audit, review provisional ballots and verify totals before certifying the results by November 17.