Just over 4,100 voters turned out to the polls during the nine-day early voting period before Tuesday’s primary election.
That’s down 20% from 2021 ― the last time there was a serious contest for Rochester mayor and several at-large seats on City Council up for grabs. The primary for both positions effectively decides the race as the city tilts heavily Democratic.
The early voting period ended June 22 with 4,122 ballots cast, according to the Monroe County Board of Elections. In 2021, 5,142 voters turned out for early voting.
Polls are open for regular voting from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. You can find your polling place at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.
Who’s on the ballot?
Rochester City Mayor (Democratic): Incumbent Malik Evans, Mary Lupien, Shashi Sinha
Rochester City Council (Democratic, choose 5): Luis Aponte, Kelly Cheatle, Niner Davis, Clifford Florence Jr., Mitch Gruber, Lashunda Leslie-Smith, Ann Lewis, Stanley Martin, Josie McClary, Miguel Melendez Jr., Miquel Powell, Victor Sanchez, Chiara “Kee Kee” Smith, Tonya Noel Stevens, Kevin Stewart
Rochester Board of Education (Democratic, choose 3): Heather Feinman, Vince Felder, Kareem McCullough, Camille Simmons
3rd District County Legislature (Republican): Scott Hand, Jack Merritt
Brighton Town Council (Democratic – choose two): Christine Corrado, Clara Sanguinetti, Robin Wilt
Wheatland Town Council (Republican – choose two): Steven Call, Timothy Davis, Joseph Snyder
Where can I find election results?
The unofficial results will be available after 9 p.m. on June 24 at democratandchronicle.com and nyenr.elections.ny.gov.
— Kayla Canne covers community safety for the Democrat and Chronicle with a focus on police accountability, government surveillance and how people are impacted by violence. Follow her on Twitter @kaylacanne and @bykaylacanne on Instagram. Get in touch at kcanne@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Early voter turnout released for primary election
Reporting by Kayla Canne, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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