Express voting machines at the new Election System office on St. Croix. They will be used on Election Day, which is Nov. 3, 2020. Photo Credit: VI CONSORTIUM
Virgin Islanders are heading to the Election System offices across the territory and are voting early for the 2020 General Election, with a total of 1,733 people casting ballots as of Monday. Early voting started on Oct. 5.
According to the Election System of the Virgin Islands, the breakdown of votes is as follows: St. Thomas-829, St. Croix-845, and St. John-59, for a total of 1,733 votes cast territory-wide.
Early voting continues until Sunday, October 25, said the Election System. Voting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Early voting locations are as follows:
- St. Croix Elections Office- Sunny Isle Shopping Center, Unit 26, 1st Floor (Former Movie Theatre location between Master Insurance Agency and Nav Jeweler)
- St. Thomas - Charlotte Amalie High School Gymnasium
- St. John Elections Office- Market Place Suite II
Supervisor of Elections, Caroline Fawkes, reminded voters who do not wish to vote during early voting or on election day, that they can have a representative obtain an absentee ballot from the Elections System Office. Friday, October 2 was the last day to request a mail-out absentee ballot, but absentee ballots are available at the Election System.
"Act 8294 provides that any qualified elector can vote by absentee ballot in the 2020 Elections to ensure that electors are not disenfranchised by COVID-19," Ms. Fawkes said.
For any question or concern, contact the Elections offices at 340-773-1021 (St. Croix Elections Office) or 340-774-3107 (St. Thomas Elections Office) or (340) 776-6535 (St. John Office).
