Republican primary for U.S. Senate candidate today

Posted By: David Fortier August 13, 2024

Polls throughout the city will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 13, for the Republican primary for U.S. Senate candidate who will face incumbent U.S. Senator Chris Murphy in November.

The candidates are Gerry Smith, of Beacon Falls, who is the endorsed candidate, and Matthew M. Corey, of Manchester, who is the challenger.

For polling places, consult the following table. Note: Only registered Republicans can vote. In addition, Northeast Middle School is undergoing construction so the Stevens Street entrance will be closed. Voters must use the Felice Road entrance.

There is an assisted voting machine at all locations for voters who are hearing/sight impaired, and every privacy booth has wheelchair accessibility as does each polling location entrance per state statute.

Voting DistrictLocation of Polling PlaceAddress
1 (77-1)Edgewood School345 Mix St.
1 (77-2)Northeast Middle School530 Stevens St. (Use entrance on Felice Road)
1 (77-3)Mountain View School71 Vera Rd.
1 (77-4)Chippens Hill Middle School551 Peacedale St.
2 (78-1)Bristol Eastern High School632 King St.
2 (78-2)West Bristol School500 Clark Ave.
3 (79-1)South Side School21 Tuttle Rd.
3 (79-2)Bristol Arts & Innovation Magnet School70 Memorial Blvd.
3 (79-3)Greene-Hills School718 Pine St.

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