Over 400 Virgin Islanders Cast Ballots During First Day of Early Voting

With 404 early ballots cast on the first day, early voting continues through October 28 on all three islands. The Elections System reminds voters of absentee ballot availability for those unable to vote in person

On Monday, the first day of early voting in the Virgin Islands, voters turned out in consistent numbers, according to data released by the Elections System of the Virgin Islands. On St. Croix, 215 voters cast ballots early, while 189 early voters did the same on St. Thomas, for a total of 404 across the territory. Early voting continues until Monday October 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on St. Thomas and St. Croix. Early voting on St. John will begin on October 21, and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until October 28. Voting Centers – the elections office on each island – will be open on Saturdays and Sundays as well. Registered voters are reminded that absentee ballots are also available for those unable to vote early or in person on Election Day. Citizens can request absentee ballots from the Elections System website, up until 5 p.m. on November 5.