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Early Voting Light For Congressional, Supreme Court Primaries

WFAE

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

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