The first day of early voting runs smoothly

Posted By: David Fortier March 27, 2024

The first day of early voting yesterday in Bristol brought 52 people to the polling site in council chambers at city hall.

“The day was slow and steady,” said Kevin McCauley, one of Bristol’s two registrars of voters. “We had 29 Democrats and 23 Republicans. The mayor was the first.”

There was a line of people waiting at 10 a.m., when the doors opened, he added.

Early voting began Tuesday, March 26, and continues today, Thursday and Saturday. The polling place is closed on Good Friday. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

“Everything pretty much went to plan,” McCauley said. “We haven’t found anything limited or missing.”

He attributed the smooth operations to preplanning.

The following are on the Democratic primary ballot: Joe Biden, Dean Phillips. Cenk Uygur and
Marianne Williamson.

Those on the Republican primary ballot include the following: Ryan Binkley, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Donald Trump.

Those who have not registered and who would like to participate in early voting need to file a voter registration application for one of the two parties holding a primary with the registrar by noon on the business day before the day they plan to vote.

Additionally, the deadline for first-time registration to vote in person is April 1 by noon at the registrar’s office.

For the April 2 primary, there is one change in polling places–those who voted at Bristol Elks Club will now be voting at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School.

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