Town Clerk Says Polls are 'Quiet' in Winchester

As of 3 p.m., more than 13 percent of the eligible registered voters had cast their ballots Tuesday during the U.S. Senate primary, according to Town Clerk Mary Elllen Lannon.

The polls have been "quiet" for the U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday in Winchester, according to Town Clerk MaryEllen Lannon. As of 3 p.m., more than 13 percent of the eligible registered voters had cast their ballots Tuesday during the U.S. Senate primary, according to Lannon. Of the 14,454 eligible registered voters in town, 1,907 had turned up at the polls, she added. When she went out to the polls at noon, Lannon described voter turnout as "slow and steady." Lannon is hopeful people will get off the commuter rail or come to the polls after work so "we can see a jump at the polls," she said. As far as running the election, Lannon said she always feels confident that things will go without a hitch and so far no problems have cropped up …

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Where Do I Vote in Winchester for Senate Primary?

Find out how to vote in the U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, April 30:

Here's an overview on how to vote in Winchester during the U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, April 30: What: U.S. Senate primary in Winchester.  When: Tuesday, April 30 Voting Hours: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Voting Locations: What's On the Ballot? Democrats Stephen Lynch, Edward Markey and Brett Rhyne (write-in candidate) will vie for their party's nomination, while Republicans Gabriel Gomez, Michael Sullivan and Daniel Winslow face off for the GOP's nod. Read Q&As with all the candidates here. What You Need You have to provide identification at the polls if your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your social security number on the voter registration form cannot be verified, and you did not provide identification at the time of your …

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Markey, Sullivan Leading New WBUR Senate Poll

Over 40 percent of likely voters in both primaries yet to make up their minds for the special election.

Congressman Edward Markey and former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan are leading their respective Democratic and Republican primary fields for the upcoming U.S. Senate special election, according to a new WBUR poll. Markey, a Malden Democrat, has an 11-point edge (35 percent to 24 percent) over fellow Congressman Stephen Lynch of South Boston. Markey represents Winchester. Sullivan, of Abington, leads the Republican candidates with 28 percent followed by Norfolk Rep. Dan Winslow at 10 percent and former U.S. Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez of Cohasset with 8 percent. Both races have a high number of undecided voters. According to the poll, 41 percent of likely Democratic voters have not made up their minds. That number is even bigger among likely …

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Town Clerk's Office Ready For Election Day in Winchester

After spending weeks ramping up for the Town Election on Tuesday, the Winchester Town Clerk's office is ready to go, according to Town Clerk Mary Ellen Lannon.

After spending weeks ramping up for the Town Election on Tuesday, the Winchester Town Clerk's office is ready to go, according to Town Clerk Mary Ellen Lannon. "(We are) great," Lannon said in an email to Winchester Patch. "Everything is ready administratively. Voting machines have been tested and are ready to go." Voters can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at eight precincts in town. The voting locations include: While she hopes there will be a strong voter turnout Tuesday, Lannon said she does not like to estimate what the turnout will be. In March 2012, voter turnout was 9 percent, which is "low but unfortunately Winchester has held many under endorsed elections over the past (five) years so when people don’t run for office the…

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