Clinton County election officials note increase in early voting numbers ahead of New York’s primary election

We are just one week away from New York’s primary election and voters in the north country are making their voices heard.As early voting began on Saturday, June 13, Clinton County election officials say they’ve seen a small increase in numbers than in previous primary elections. The race we’re watching closely is for New York’s 21st congressional seat. On the Republican side, Anthony Constantino and Robert Smullen are vying for the nomination.Democrats Will choose between Blake Gendebien and Stuart Amoriell.The winner of each primary will advance to the November general election, ultimately hoping to represent northern New York in Washington.Election officials say so far, Clinton County has averaged roughly 100 voters per day.”Traditionally 10 to 15% of registered voters do turnout for primary elections. As Mary said, we have seen some encouraging signs from early voting,” Republican Commissioner of the Clinton County Board of Elections, David Souliere, said. “A little bit more of an uptick than what we would traditionally see in a primary election.””This is your chance to speak your voice. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain,” Democratic Commissioner of the Clinton County Board of Elections, Mary Dyer, said. “It’s very important that everybody who has that chance get out and vote.” Early voting will run through this Sunday, June 21, ahead of primary day on Tuesday, June 23.

We are just one week away from New York’s primary election and voters in the north country are making their voices heard.

As early voting began on Saturday, June 13, Clinton County election officials say they’ve seen a small increase in numbers than in previous primary elections.

The race we’re watching closely is for New York’s 21st congressional seat.

On the Republican side, Anthony Constantino and Robert Smullen are vying for the nomination.

Democrats Will choose between Blake Gendebien and Stuart Amoriell.

The winner of each primary will advance to the November general election, ultimately hoping to represent northern New York in Washington.

Election officials say so far, Clinton County has averaged roughly 100 voters per day.

“Traditionally 10 to 15% of registered voters do turnout for primary elections. As Mary said, we have seen some encouraging signs from early voting,” Republican Commissioner of the Clinton County Board of Elections, David Souliere, said. “A little bit more of an uptick than what we would traditionally see in a primary election.”

“This is your chance to speak your voice. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain,” Democratic Commissioner of the Clinton County Board of Elections, Mary Dyer, said. “It’s very important that everybody who has that chance get out and vote.”

Early voting will run through this Sunday, June 21, ahead of primary day on Tuesday, June 23.