Lowry for Albemarle

With the tolerant weather I have been knocking on a lot of doors recently. It is surprising how large Samuel Miller District is but that is another story. This blog entry is market driven – by voter questions, of course!

This week a couple of times I was asked by those who will be out of town on November 3rd – Election Day- when can they go to vote. Well, NOW, if you would like. The last day to absentee vote is the Saturday before the 3rd (Saturday Oct. 31st) until 5 PM.

Last week I went to see the Edge (absentee) voting machines get logic tested. Spooner is the rep who tests our machines – what a sense of humor, if he’d had his Irish cream for his morning coffee (we met at 8 AM) we’d be there still partying.

Probably the easiest place to go vote absentee is 5th Street County Office Building (1600 5th Street) is south of the Holiday Inn exit off Interstate 64. You will likely see Kari Sillett to explain your reason of need – lots of reasons are acceptable. As you enter the building you may see Ms. Yvonne Vess the nice lady who sits inside the front entrance. And as you finish voting (on the spot acceptance to get the ballot) you will likely see a happy Jake Washburne – he is Voter Registration’s manager.

My bet is this year we will have about 52- 55% turnout – higher than usual even though it is a Governor’s election, too. Don’t forget the listing under Governor – only one vote per ballot for Board of Supervisor – the listing to look for is John C. Lowry. I promise to make you proud.