County voter turnout hits 17 percent, higher in 32nd CD

While voter turnout continues to be low in Los Angeles County - 17 percent as of 7 p.m., according to the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder - officials are saying it has been higher in the 32nd Congressional District.

"We expected more of a spike here... and we have seen more activity in the district today," said Efrain Escobedo, Executive Liason for the Registrar-Recorder.

While voters trickled into polls throughout most of the day, by 6 p.m. a steady stream of voters were entering the precinct at Shirpser Elementary in El Monte.

"I have been very surprised for a special election... I am very pleased at the turnout," said David Leeper, a supervisor at the precinct.