The voter turnout as of 1pm was 13 percent, and here is the breakdown for each precinct:
–Recreation: 611
–Clark: 430
–Carver: 340
–Walker: 878
–Tonsler: 342
–Johnson: 525
–Buford: 124
–Venable: 59
–Alumni Hall: 346
From Rose Hill Drive, this little sign is all Carver residents see directing them to the new temporary polling place.
The Carver precinct has temporarily changed its polling place. This year, residents living in Carver will cast their ballots at the Virginia Institute of Autism on Westwood Road. A few people have said they had been driving around the Rose Hill neighborhood for almost an hour trying to find the polling place.
Independent Andrew Williams and Democrat Dede Smith were campaigning at Carver and both have said that the good weather brought a good attitude and a "steady stream" of voters. Williams, however, hopes more residents find time to go out and cast their ballots. The decisions of those who get elected today, he said, "will have a direct impact on people’s lifestyles."
Of his campaign, Williams said he is satisfied. "We did the best that we could," he said. "My message of a different perspective on Council has been really well received."
Democrat Dede Smith (in red) at Carver.
At Alumni Hall, things slowed down around 1pm after a much busier morning. Independent Bob Fenwick, who was campaigning at the precinct, said he has run a "good issues campaign," and hopes that of the three votes available, people "will use one for an independent."
Alumni Hall precinct at 1pm.
