MONROE, CT — Early voting for the Aug. 13 primaries is already underway at Monroe Town Hall this week and will continue through Aug. 11.
This Tuesday, Aug. 6, will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Registered Republicans will vote on a two-way-race between Bob MacGuffie and Michael Goldstein for the right to run against U.S. Rep. Jim Himes in the 4th Congressional District; and a primary between Gerry Smith and Matthew M. Cory to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Christopher Murphy for the Democrat’s seat.
Four Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination to run for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat, following the retirement of longtime legislator Marilyn Moore. The winner will face Chris Carrena, the Republican endorsed candidate, in November.
The 22nd District includes Trumbull and sections of Monroe and Bridgeport. Democrats vying for their party’s nomination candidates are Scott Burns, Bill Finch, Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox and Tyler Mack.
The deadline for registering in person with the registrars of voters or town clerk to vote in a primary on Aug. 13 is by noon on Aug. 12.
Those planning to register to vote in person, may do so at the Registrar of Voters’ Office at Monroe Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road, until noon on Monday, Aug. 12. Bring I.D. and proof of residence.
There will be no Same Day Registration for these primaries.
For information, call the Monroe Registrars of Voters at 203-452-2820.