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NORWALK, Conn. Norwalks registered Democrats and Republicans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be their parties candidates for U.S. Senate in November. Heres what you need to know before voting.
Where to vote:
Norwalk has 14 polling places set up. Click here to see which district you are in. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
District 137A will go to Marvin Elementary School, 15 Calf Pasture Beach Road.
District 137B will go to St. Marys Community Hall, 669 West Ave.
District 137C will go to Tracey Elementary School, 20 Camp St.
District 140A will go to Kendall Elementary School, 57 Fillow St.
District 140B will go to Columbus Elementary School, 46 Concord St.
District 140C will go to Nathaniel Ely School, 11 Ingalls Ave.
District 141A will go to Roton Middle School, 201 Highland Ave.
District 142A will go to Fox Run Elementary School, 228 Fillow St.
District 142B will go to Ponus Ridge Middle School, 21 Hunters Lane.
District 142C will go to West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road.
District 143A will go to Nathan Hale Middle School, 176 Strawberry Hill Ave.
District 143B will go to Wolfpit Elementary School, 1 Starlight Drive.
Who's on the Ballot
Democratic Primary
- Susan Bysiewicz, former Connecticut secretary of the state.
- Chris Murphy, U.S. Congressman
About the race: Politically, the two candidates share ground. Both have said they support marriage equality for same-sex couples and preserving the reforms made in the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.
Both also advocate for reducing dependence on foreign oil by encouraging more energy-efficient cars and green energy production. The two also are running on plans to bring more jobs to Connecticut. Bysiewiczs platform includes easing burdens on small businesses, rebuilding the states infrastructure and bringing more manufacturing here.
Murphys economic plan centers on his Buy American program, a series of bills to encourage manufacturing and selling domestically made goods.
Who can vote: Only registered Democrats can vote in Tuesdays primary. Voters must establish their party affiliation by noon Monday to qualify.
Republican Primary:
- Chris Shays, former Fairfield County Congressman
- Linda McMahon, Greenwich resident and former WWE CEO
About the race: Much of the talk in the race has focused on the economy. Both Republicans have spoken out against what they call wasteful spending and both have said they would work to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law. Both candidates are in favor of lowering the federal corporate income tax rate, which currently stands at 35 percent.
McMahon says her economic plan would have a positive budgetary impact of $1.7 trillion from 2013-21. One major component would be lowering the middle-class tax rate from 25 percent to 15 percent. She also wants to eliminate the capital gains tax for the middle class, end the tax on inflation, eliminate the estate tax, gift tax and alternative minimum tax and provide greater deductions for educational expenses.
Shays believes his economic plan would create 4 percent annual growth in the economy. The biggest factor holding back growth has been the Federal Reserve, he said, accusing it of mismanaging monetary policy and the dollar.
Who can vote: Only registered Republicans can vote in Tuesdays primary election. Voters must establish their party affiliation by noon Monday to qualify.
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