article_snippet.sent: Voter turnout increased substantially from The election following a strong get-out-the-vote effort from labor unions and other national organizations.
article_snippet.sent: The town that drew only 12.3 percent of registered voters last April had 29.4 percent turnout Tuesday, according to the St. Louis County Board of Elections.
article_snippet.sent: A strong push was made after the shooting to register more black voters last year, but just 562 new voters were added to the rolls.
article_snippet.sent: In recent weeks, the focus has been on getting those who are registered to vote.
highlights_snippet.sent: Voter turnout hit record highs, with 29.4percent of registered voters going to the polls, up from 12.3percent last April .
  