Turnout is slow but steady – about what was predicted – for Connecticut’s Tuesday party primaries, according to local election moderators.

The low turnout, plus new tabulator machines, could mean faster results.

The biggest races are the Democratic primaries for governor and the District 1 congressional seat, where former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin could unseat 14-term Rep. John Larson.

Gov. Ned Lamont is facing a rare challenge for a sitting governor from his own party. But progressive Josh Elliott, a state lawmaker from Hamden, has struggled with name recognition despite an advertising blitz powered by $3.7 million in public financing.

“Who’s this guy? Who is he?,” Bridgeport voter Tony Mastronardi said. “The guy against [Lamont], I don't even know who he is.”

Another Bridgeport Democrat, Andree Halcott, said Lamont has proven himself over the past seven years.

“I’m for Lamont. I think he’s done a great job. Definitely going to vote for him,” she said.

As for Elliott? “Nah, it didn't impress me,” Halcott said. “But I like Lamont, so.”

Both candidates crisscrossed the state on Tuesday, but more than 67,000 people already voted early or by mail.