"THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ... COMPARED TO THE NUMBER OF ABSENTEE VOTES CAST IN THE GENERAL ELECTION."
That is comparing the number of Republican voters to the general election.
It would be illogical not to expect more votes in the general because Democrats are included there.
On one hand: Only Republicans.
compared to...
On the other hand: Combined Republicans and Democrats.
Big surprise! The general has more votes than the Republican primary.
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