Early voting for Tuesday's Congressional primary in Mecklenburg County was down slightly from the last congressional primary two years ago, the Mecklenburg Board of Elections says.
A total of 11,829 ballots were cast during last week’s early voting period. That was down from 13,590 in 2014 – though that year had an extra day of early voting and more races on the ballot.
County elections director Michael Dickerson predicts a light turnout overall.
“We're saying anywhere from 5 to 10 percent. It'd be great to see 10 percent show up and vote for this type of an election, this is a single-shot election,” Dickerson said.
Voters are choosing candidates in the state's 13 Congressional Districts in a one-step primary, with no runoffs. And they’re voting for one state Supreme Court justice.
The primaries were delayed after a federal court ruled two districts were illegally drawn along racial lines. Lawmakers redrew the map, and last Thursday, a three-judge panel in Greensboro found it to be constitutional.
Tuesday's election also includes a vote for one state Supreme Court Justice. Mecklenburg County polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more information about voting, visit MECKBOE.org