Polling reports: Fairmont and Rochester

A friend in Fairmont writes to say he just voted.  Officials at his polling place said that turnout is strong because of a school bond issue on the ballot.

Brian Davis did well among Republican delegates in Martin County and local activist "Quist Republican" Neal Breitbarth has been vocal in his support for Davis. However, Dick Day does have some support; witness total contributions of $400 from his colleague, popular state senator Julie Rosen.

We received a report early in the day from Rochester. Our correspondent said that voting was healthy in Rochester Ward 2 because of a large pool of "people running for that seat for City Council." 

Will Rochester prove to be a strong base of support for Brian Davis--or will the split in the local Republican party that began with activists' endorsement of the challenger to sitting state senator Sheila Kiscaden in 2002 play a factor in the race? 

We have heard all sorts of rumors, but the polls tonight will be the best indicator about the unity of Rochester Republicans.