Some groups that had scheduled protests blamed the subway closings for a light turnout.
Altogether, more than 350,000 votes were cast, a light turnout.
"They must be tearing their hair out over the light turnout."
The first-day numbers confirmed reports of a light turnout from around the country Tuesday.
"In South River, a light turnout means people are satisfied with what we're doing."
"This won't be the first or last city election with a light turnout."
He appealed for voters to go to the polls in the primary, which many officials worry will draw only a light turnout.
The disappointment crept in because of a relatively light turnout for the auction.
Most experts predict an unusually light turnout, even though the polls show that the race is virtually even.
In very light turnout in 1942 the Republicans made major gains.