STUART, Fla. — County commissioners and school board races are the ones to watch in Martin County on Tuesday.
Neighbors told WPTV this primary election is important to them because of community growth and development concerns they have in the area.
"I'd like to keep Stuart small. I don't like to see big developments here," resident Joy Degregorio said. "It's changed a lot since we moved up here in 30 years ago."
"It's getting a little too crowded here for me nowm so that's why I voted early," resident Joseph Johnson added.
Between early voting and vote-by-mail, Martin County has had a 15% turnout. Martin County Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis expects at least an additional 15% turnout on Tuesday at the polls for an overall 30% turnout.
"So many of our local elections are decided in a primary. So it's really important for voters to become educated and get out and vote," Davis said.
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Another neighbor tells us why he decided to vote early."
I want the people to make the right decisions in Martin County. I know what I want for the community so I already sent my ballot in," B.R. Johnson said.
On Election Day , oters must vote at their assigned precinct. Voters can verify their precinct by clicking here, or by calling the Elections Office at 772-288-5637.
Voters need to bring a signed photo ID when voting in-person on Tuesday.
