The Election System of the USVI has announced that a total of 1,829 Virgin Islanders voters early for the 2020 Democratic Primary Election. The primary election is scheduled for Saturday, August 1. The breakdown of ballots cast during early voting per district is as follows: St. Thomas –847, St. Croix -945 and St. John –37, according to the Election System. On election day, voting centers will open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A voting center is an alternative to the traditional, neighborhood-based precincts, the Election System said. Voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the voting machine or the voting process before election day. Due to COVID-19, the Elections System said it has placed the necessary health and safety protocols in place to ensure the safety of the voters and poll workers. Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes…