UPDATE Nov 8, 2016 7:41 pm:
Presidential Election turnout as of 7:41 pm:
• 29,943 voters voted out of 37,190 eligible voters.
• That represents a turnout of 80.29%
In central Greenwich voters in District 1 and District 1A headed to Julian Curtiss School in high numbers.
When the polls opened at 6:00am there were already over 50 voters waiting outside the gymnasium to vote, according to one poll worker.
Voters at Julian Curtiss School, where a poll worker said more than 50 people were already in line to vote when polls opened at 6:00am. Nov 8 2016, Credit: Leslie Yager
Greenwich voters have several options when they cast their votes for President on Tuesday. The race between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump is characterized by its close and unpredictable nature.
Voters also have choices in races for US Senate, State Senate and State House of Representatives.
US Congressmen Jim Himes, the Democrat incumbent, is being challenged by John Shaban (Republican). US Senator Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) is being challenged by Republican Dan Carter, as well as Libertarian Richard Lion and Green Party Jeffery Russell.
In the race for State Rep district 151, Republican Fred Camillo, who seeks a fifth term, faces a challenge from Democrat Dita Bhargava.
Republican State Representatives Livvy Floren and Mike Bocchino are both running unopposed in district 149 and 150. Floren is serving her 8th term and Bocchino is serving his first.
In the 36th Senate district, Republican Scott Frantz is being challenged by Democrat John Blankley and Green Party candidate Edward Heflin.
Candidates for Registrar of Voters are Fred DeCaro III (Republican) and Michael Aurelia (Democrat)
Sample ballots are available online at the Secretary of the State’s website
The Secretary of the State’s office also has a helpful document listing every candidate for every office in the state.
The ballot features six parties, which appear in this order: Democratic Party, Republican Party, Working Families Party, Party and the Green Party. There is also a line on the ballot for write-in candidates. Click for list of eligible write-in candidates.
On Election Day, if you have missed all voter registration deadlines, there is still an opportunity to register and vote. Please click here for a flyer with the rules regarding this opportunity. All primaries and elections in Greenwich are open for voting between 6:00am and 8:00pm.
Throughout Election Day, Dept of Justice Civil Rights Division staff members will be available by telephone to receive complaints related to possible violations of the federal voting rights laws (Toll free at 1-800-253-3931 or 202-307-2767 or TTY 202-305-0082). In addition, individuals may also report such complaints by fax to 202-307-3961, by email to voting.section@usdoj.gov and by a complaint form on the department’s website: www.justice.gov/crt/votercomplaint.
Allegations of election fraud are handled by the 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across the country and the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section. Complaints may be directed to any of the local U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, the local FBI offices or the Public Integrity Section at 202-514-1412. A list of U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and their telephone numbers can be found at www.justice.gov/usao/find-your-united-states-attorney. A list of FBI offices and accompanying telephone numbers can be found at www.fbi.gov/contact-us.
See also:
Record Numbers Register to Vote in Connecticut
Get to Know the State Rep Candidates for District 151, Dita Bhargava and Fred Camillo by Sarah Xu of Greenwich High School
US Dept of Justice to Monitor Election Day Polls in Several Connecticut Jurisdictions
Bhargava Reacts to Hate Mail that Demands She Go Back to Where She Came From
Camillo: Despite nasty and distorted mailings, I chose to take the high road.
Dita Bhargava: The New Connecticut
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