COVINGTON, Ky. — The Election is over and now numbers can show voter turnout.

Historically, the Northern Kentucky region has had lower percentages but before the election, County clerks in the area were predicting higher turnouts.

Many first-time voters were also among those who cast ballots at the polls this year.

“Makes me feel so good to be part of something bigger than I am,” said France Foley, a Covington resident.

Foley spent time studying the ballot before Election Day because she faces a mental challenge and disability.

“Especially mentally individuals that have a slow learning process I never had to and nobody ever showed me how. I’m so happy. These are happy tears. I’m so happy,” Foley said.

She cast her first ballot at the age of 63 on Tuesday.

Foley’s vote is part of Kenton County’s more than 82,000 votes making voter turnout 58%, about two percent more than the 2016 General Election according to the Kenton County Clerk. They projected 80% voter turnout.

Neighboring Boone County counted 65,000 votes with a 59% voter turnout, the same percentage from the 2016 General Election according to the State Board of Election. They projected anywhere from 65 to 75%.

Just over 49,000 for Campbell County reaching a 62% voter turnout, two percent more than the 2016 General Election. They had projected a 70% turnout.

All that aside, for Foley voting became a lifetime experience.

“It's a first-time experience for me. It feels great,” Foley said.

County Clerks for Boone and Kenton say they are still counting mail-in ballots tallying them up for when they will be released with final numbers on Friday.