Voters encountered a bit of twist at the polls yesterday.

This year the General Election and the Congressional Primary Election took place simultaneously. Two elections meant voters had to visit two separate tables and two separate voting booths.

The Wood County Board of Elections sent notices to voters explaining the change. But some individuals were still not expecting the new setup.

Voter John Alter said yesterday’s election was not complicated and although the setup came as a surprise, it was not an upsetting one. He easily adjusted to the new process.

The system not only affected voters, but it also increased the need for extra poll workers. Deborah Hazard, a director of the Wood County Board of Elections, said finding more workers in such a short time was no easy task, but it was accomplished.

Though the turnout of workers was sufficient, the number of voters remained low throughout the day.

For those who worked at the polls, it was bittersweet to have a low turnout. Small crowds meant fast lines, but also fewer voters.

Jana Greaser, who worked at the polling location in the Union, said if this had been a presidential election there would have been a much higher number of voters.

To many of the workers, voting is important whether it is a presidential election or not.

“Voting is our civic duty, it’s a privilege” said Ann Heilman, a worker at the Ridge Street Elementary School location.