This article in the Great Falls Tribune suggests that voter turnout may increase this year. We saw a big spike in voter turnout in the 2006 general elections as well. Obviously, a lot of voter interest in this election comes from the tightly contested Democrat Presidential primary. But as chief elections officer for Montana, Brad Johnson is doing his part too. Secretary Johnson’s office has been running public service announcements — without his name or voice used anywhere — encouraging people to register to vote.  Looks like they’re doing exactly that!