{"id":426150,"date":"2024-11-05T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=426150"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"CEC-Low-early-voting-turnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/CEC-Low-early-voting-turnout\/","title":{"rendered":"CEC: Low early voting turnout"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Commonwealth Election Commission wrapped up early voting yesterday afternoon and according to CEC executive director Kayla Igitol, early voting yielded lower numbers than expected.<\/p>\n

Yesterday marked the final day of early voting and today marks official general elections day.<\/p>\n

During the final hour for early voting, dozens of people lined up at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center to take advantage of early voting.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, vehicles stretched for miles as they availed of the drive-through and curbside voting accommodations provided by CEC.<\/p>\n

However, in an interview with Igitol, the number of voters who came out for the early voting period did not meet their expectations.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt wasn\u2019t as high as expected but as I explained before, it\u2019s the midterm elections. But we had over 5,000 come out so far,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Specifically, the over 5,000 early voters counted includes early voters from Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.<\/p>\n

When asked what the expectation was, Igitol said at least 8,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were expecting at least 8,000 early voters, but we still have election day from 7am to 7pm. This including early voter from Saipan, Tinian, and Rota,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

However, Igitol said the number will go up following election day.<\/p>\n

As for preparations for today\u2019s election, Igitol said everything is set to go.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are not sure what precinct you\u2019re a registered voter for, just visit our website to see our polling places or call our office at (670) 235-8683. Come out and exercise your right to vote. It\u2019s your civic duty. Today is your last day to vote,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The polling places are as follows:<\/p>\n

Election District Precinct 1A (San Antonio Area)<\/p>\n

Hopwood Junior High School Cafeteria (Football field entrance)<\/p>\n

Precinct 1B-1 (San Vicente\/Dandan Area)<\/p>\n

1B-2 (San Vicente\/Dandan Area)<\/p>\n

Dandan Middle School Cafeteria (Dandan baseball\/softball field entrance)<\/p>\n

Precinct 1C (Koblerville Area)<\/p>\n

Koblerville Elementary School (Cafeteria)<\/p>\n

Precinct 2 (Chalan Kanoa\/Susupe Area)<\/p>\n

Joeten\/Kiyu Public Library (Front entrance)<\/p>\n

Precinct 3A (San Jose\/Oleai)<\/p>\n

Oleai Elementary School Cafeteria (Front entrance)<\/p>\n

Precinct 3B-1 (Garapan Area)<\/p>\n

3B-2 (Garapan Area)<\/p>\n

Garapan Elementary School Cafeteria (Northern entrance)<\/p>\n

Precinct 4A (Tanapag Area)<\/p>\n

Tanapag Youth Center (Main entrance) Precinct 4B (San Roque\/As Matius Area)<\/p>\n

Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School Cafeteria (Main)<\/p>\n

Precinct 4C (Capitol Hill Area)<\/p>\n

Jesus P. Manas Legislative Building (House Chamber)<\/p>\n

Precinct 4D (Northern Islands)<\/p>\n

Alamagan, Pagan and Agrigan<\/p>\n

Precinct 5-1 (Kagman Area)<\/p>\n

5-2 (Kagman Area)<\/p>\n

Chacha Oceanview Middle School (Cafeteria)<\/p>\n

Precinct 6 (Tinian & Aguiguan)<\/p>\n

Tinian Elementary School Cafeteria<\/p>\n

Precinct 7 (Rota)<\/p>\n

Rota-Northern Marianas College Room B-2 (Main entrance)<\/p>\n

All polling places for the general election will open at 7am and close at 7pm today, Nov. 5.<\/p>\n

As mandated by 1 CMC \u00ac\u00df6218 (a), voters must ensure that they bring with them a pictured ID as they will be required to present it in order to be issued a ballot at the polls.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact the Commonwealth Election Commission at 235-8683 (VOTE).<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Dozens of people line up at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center to take advantage of early voting yesterday. Several vehicles are also seen with their occupants electing for drive-through and curbside voting accommodations provided by CEC.<\/p>\n

-KIMBERLY B. ESMORES
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