Artesia and Eddy County voters are casting ballots until 7 p.m. Tuesday, for the Primary Election. Voters are choosing their party’s nominees for multiple local and statewide offices.
Stay with the Artesia Daily Press for updates on voting throughout Election Day.
8:20 a.m.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and early turnout was “steady” at Central Valley Electric (CVE) and Faith Baptist Church (FBC).
“We had people waiting as of 7 a.m.,” said Teresa Saxson, precinct judge at CVE.
She said had 15 people had voted as of 7:30 a.m.
“I really think people will turn out more,” Saxson said as polls close at 7 p.m.
Poll worker Terri White was printing ballots for voters and she was ready for people to come in and vote.
(Photo by Mike Smith, Artesia Daily Press) Terri White checks voter information at CVE on Tuesday.
“Absolutely, we hope to stay busy all day,” she said.
At FBC, Sara Polk, precinct judge, said 16 people had voted as of 7:40 a.m.
“A big turnout is the goal,” she said.
7 a.m. The polls are open. Here is where to vote:
Faith Baptist Church
401 S. 20th St.
Eddy County Sub-Office
602 S. 1st St.
Central Valley Electric
1403 N. 13th St.
Trinity Temple Assembly of God
16th and Hermosa