Election

Some Voters Turn Back as Long Lines Persist at Certain Polling Places on St. Croix

ST. CROIX — The Election System of the Virgin Islands consolidated polling places for this year's General Election, and the move caused major problems at the larger locations, with some voters turning back and others expressing frustration with what they deemed a protracted, unprofessional process. "I waited for over two hours but I have to leave to go back to work," a registered voter who left before casting her ballot told the Consortium earlier today. This voter attempted to vote at the St. Croix Educational Complex, but the line at the school was extremely long. A number of other voters expressed waiting for hours in the line. Some seniors, tired of standing, broke protocol and moved to the front at the St. Croix Educational Complex. The Election System stepped in to stop the action, and said everyone would simply have to wait their turn — senior or not. The lines were still all the way to the parking lot at the St. Croix Educational Complex after 6:00 p.m. Terrel Alexandre, ass...