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Judy Gibbons wants the government to take control of "the wild spending" in Connecticut and came to New Canaan High School Tuesday to voice her concern by voting in the primary election.
Voters are deciding on nominees for various posts, including U.S. Senate (Republicans), governor (Democrats and Republicans), 4th Congressional District (Republicans), and attorney general (Republicans). "We've got everything," Gibbons said. "It's a good time to come out for a primary."
By 2 p.m. today, Gibbons was one of 806 Republicans who voted in town, along with 306 Democrats, bringing the total number of voters to 1,112. "It's a relatively calm day," said moderator Jack Messert at New Canaan High School.
Peg Bull, a member of the Democratic Town Committee, voted this afternoon and said she'd be happy with either Dan Malloy or Ned Lamont, the Democratic candidates, as the next governor of Connecticut.
"If we are thinking things should improve in the next few years, we should get out and do something about it," said Bull, who brought her dog Molly with her.
Fellow Democrat Barbara Harland said she thinks all elections are important, but this one is especially vital to the state's welfare. She said she voted to get the right people on the ballot so Connecticut can promote tourism and business. "I want to bring back the economy," she said.
Bill Osterndorf, one of the three Republican candidates for probate judge, met with voters outside the high school. "It's kind of a personal race," he said, saying many of the voters are friends and neighbors. While he spoke with many voters, he said not many of them asked him questions. "Most people basically know when they're walking toward the door who they're going to vote for."
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