Democrats and Republicans on the Island followed statewide trends in the presidential primaries Tuesday, with the former backing President Joe Biden and the latter picking former President Donald Trump over Nikki Haley.
The race for county commission is now a little less up for grabs following the Sept. 6 state primary that saw six candidates — three incumbents who were on the ballot as well as three write-ins — winning Democratic nominations to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.
On a rainy primary election day, voters were turning out in a steady trickle across the Island to select candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, district attorney and, most energetically, sheriff.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for primary elections for state offices from governor to sheriff.
Several high-profile races for statewide office and a battle between two law enforcement veterans for Dukes County sheriff has spurred activity ahead of the Sept. 6 primary election.
Dukes County sheriff candidates fielded questions from a room full of voters on August 30 in one of their last chances to define their differences in style and substance ahead of the Sept. 6 primary.