We voted yesterday. We chose to do it early because we'd heard that some states have been purging voter rolls, so we wanted to give ourselves plenty of time in case there was an issue. I've also read that some places are experiencing delays and long lines because of new voting machines, so that was another reason to go early.
We didn't encounter any problems, but just in case you do, here is an article with tips on what to do.
We cast the 521 and 522 votes in our little municipality of 20,o00. (In the last mayoral election, only 2,000 votes were cast, so it's fairly impressive that we've already reached 25 percent of that number.)
It felt a little odd to be voting early. In the past, knowing that millions of people are voting on the same day has always been a communal experience. However, I am glad that there are more options for people now.
One thing surprised me. I found it a very emotional experience to vote for such a historic candidate. I didn't expect to get teary-eyed in the voting booth.
Considering everything that's at stake, let's make this a historic turnout, huh?
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Congratulations! I voted last week and was amazed at how many people were at the courthouse to do the same. Besides a historic presidential election, we in South Dakota have the draconian almost total abortion ban on the ballot, so there are many reasons for us to vote.
One vote DOES count. We all need to exercise our right as citizens before that is no longer possible.
I TRIED to vote early yesterday---but couldn't find a parking spot and the line was out the door of the community center and into the lot. As I had to get on the road, I'll wait until Monday---and I'll stand there as long as it takes!
I have a strong suspicion that most early voters are NOT voting for McCain....
Cheers,
Doxy
I love Oregon, we vote by mail. Best thing evah!!
I'm hoping the turnout this year is exemplary.
They were talking about where to vote early on the news this morning - I think I may go do it too. I'm hoping this will be a historic turn out too - I can't see how it wouldn't be.
I have decided to take a chance on the lines and vote on Election Day. I'll take my 13 year old with me, so she can see it happening, live! But in Maine, these things tend to go smoothly, so it's an easier choice here than some places.
As far as I can tell, there's only one place that you can do early voting in our county...and it's a bit of a drive so I'll pass.
I'll be there on the 4th though. I think it's so sad that the right to vote was fought so hard for and that so many people simply don't bother.
We vote by mail here, and I've got my ballot...I'm looking forward to sitting down with a cup of coffee this weekend and taking my time with it.
We can't vote early unless we qualify for an absentee ballot. I usually go around 9 am - between the workers and the farmers and before the other retirees. People from 5 zip codes vote in our little township building. I'm curious to see how many show up.
I voted early too. Tess went with me and I explained to her a bit about voting. I had such a great feeling that day -- unexpected as well. I hope early voter turnout remains high.
I voted today. I also registered about 12 people to vote. I got goosebumps when one man (about my age) told me: "This is the first time I'm voting." An African American, he was going to cast a historic vote for Obama.
I am so excited about voting. I am getting up, throwing on my jeans, and running out the door to vote as soon as I wake up. Then I will come home and get ready for work. I have it all planned!
Here in NY I must wait.
I am really thinking about the communal experience thing... there is something there catching the edge of my consciousness.
Good for you!
When I tried to inquire about early/absentee voting for my college student son I was given the runaround by our (R) township clerk. I had to ask a million questions before I discovered that he didn't have to go in person to her desk and show his id, but could go to the local secretary of state office in his college town and do so.
They make it extremely difficult for college students to vote in Michigan.
Glad you got er done! We here in Troy are so small that everyone knows everyone and there couldn't possibly be a line longer than 2...lol...We plan to wait to NOV 4, but again, we know we can't have any problems since we vote regularly and it's soooo small. Good for you!
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