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Election fever reaches fever pitch

Who will win the hotly contested mayoral race?

With just hours to go before polls close in the race for mayor of Bristol, the city is abuzz with excitement.

The two leading candidates, incumbent Democratic Mayor Andrea de la Cruz and Republican challenger Bob Kelly, have been locked in a tight race since the start of the campaign.

De la Cruz is seeking a second term after four years marked by a sharp increase in crime and a struggling economy.

Kelly, a former city councilman, has vowed to take a hard line on crime and to bring new jobs to Bristol.

The outcome of the race is too close to call, and both candidates are hoping for a strong turnout from their supporters on Election Day.

Early voting turnout has been high

More than 100,000 people have already cast early votes in Bristol, which is a record for the city.

The high turnout is due, in part, to the close race between de la Cruz and Kelly.

It is also due to the increasing popularity of early voting, which allows voters to cast their ballots at any early voting location in the county.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day

Voters will need to bring a valid ID to the polls.

For more information about the election, please visit the Bristol City Clerk's website.

What's at stake in the election?

The mayoral race is one of the most important races on the ballot in Bristol.

The mayor is responsible for overseeing the city's government and setting its agenda.

The mayor also has a say in the city's budget and appointments to various boards and commissions.

Who are the candidates?

Andrea de la Cruz is the incumbent Democratic mayor.

She is seeking a second term.

Bob Kelly is a Republican challenger.

He is a former city councilman.

What are the issues?

The two main issues in the race are crime and the economy.

De la Cruz has vowed to continue to fight crime and to bring new jobs to Bristol.

Kelly has promised to take a hard line on crime and to cut taxes.

Who is likely to win?

The race is too close to call.

Both candidates have their strengths and weaknesses.

It is up to the voters to decide who will be the next mayor of Bristol.