Fairfax County says 209,223 votes cast by 2pm. That’s 30.6% of registered voters. Turnout was 46.8% at end of day in 2013. 5 hours left.

— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake) November 7, 2017

With post-work surge coming, that could suggest a decent off-year turn-out. But right now it is rainy and cold in DC.

— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) November 7, 2017

2 p.m. Estimated Voter Turnout Update is 30.6 percent. This doesn’t include absentee ballots. Don’t let the rain stop you from voting!

— Fairfax County Votes (@fairfaxvotes) November 7, 2017

There’s also ~20k more absentee ballots cast in the county this cycle than in 2013.

— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake) November 7, 2017