"Every election is determined by the people who show up." Larry J. Sabato, "Pendulum Swing" In two weeks, Newton County's registered voters will have their last chance to cast their ballot in this year's primary election. If able, we suggest you do so, because Newton County appears to be on the verge of its own major economic boom, and we'll need leaders who can work together to foster that growth, not splinter the county into feuding factions that create political gridlock.