schizo319
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Post by schizo319 on Nov 3, 2020 15:13:51 GMT
How were/are things?
DH and I just got home. We left the house at 8:30 and were back by 9am. Our polling place was extremely efficient and it didn't take any longer than a usual election year, despite there being 3 lines instead of one. I made sure to thank all of the people who volunteered to work a 14 hour day today - they are true American heroes this year. It was heartening to see so many people out to make their voices heard - more than I've ever seen in any election in my 20 years of voting in this district.
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Nov 3, 2020 15:17:09 GMT
My DD did in AL. About a 30 minute wait. I am about to get dressed and head out here. Small town and don't expect issues.
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Post by elaine on Nov 3, 2020 15:21:11 GMT
Yay for everyone on this thread!!! 🥰
Dh, ds and I voted in-person at the end of September. We voted in-person, not because it is a better way to vote, but because we are afraid of the GOP trying to invalidate mail-in ballots.
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jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Nov 3, 2020 15:25:59 GMT
Yes, I did. Only took about 35ish minutes. They were very efficient. For the first time ever I saw a poll watcher for the gop. He was hovering over the two checking licenses against signatures. He looked like a mafiosa thug with his suit and smug face.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 3, 2020 15:38:52 GMT
I just got home from voting. There are three precincts in my school and all three were busier than usual. My wait was about half hour.  |
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River
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Post by River on Nov 3, 2020 15:42:50 GMT
I'll be going just as soon as I get off work this afternoon. I really wish I could have went before work but I had to be here at 6am and my polling place didn't open until 7am.
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schizo319
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Post by schizo319 on Nov 3, 2020 15:46:24 GMT
We voted in-person, not because it is a better way to vote, but because we are afraid of the GOP trying to invalidate mail-in ballots. That is exactly why we waited until today to vote (my state doesn't allow early voting - absentee only). jeremysgirl, You are too cute - your smile is just infectious!  |
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Post by Laurie on Nov 3, 2020 15:46:50 GMT
I did. From start to finish it took me 9 minutes. Sometimes living in a small town of 800 people has its benefits. |
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Post by mnmloveli on Nov 3, 2020 15:48:37 GMT
I did 🇺🇸
20 minutes from getting out of my car to getting back in my car. Perfect!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 3, 2020 15:49:04 GMT
We voted in-person, not because it is a better way to vote, but because we are afraid of the GOP trying to invalidate mail-in ballots. That is exactly why we waited until today to vote (my state doesn't allow early voting - absentee only). jeremysgirl, You are too cute - your smile is just infectious! Thank you. Honestly I feel really good about this election. I really feel like this is a battle of good vs evil and good always wins. I am optimistic as of right now. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 3, 2020 15:52:46 GMT
I just got home from voting. There are three precincts in my school and all three were busier than usual. My wait was about half hour.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 16:11:41 GMT
My oldest voted for the first time today! He said he had about a 30 minute wait. He mentioned that an aunt who lives near us was in line as well.
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Post by christine58 on Nov 3, 2020 16:13:21 GMT
How were/are things? DH and I just got home. We left the house at 8:30 and were back by 9am. Our polling place was extremely efficient and it didn't take any longer than a usual election year, despite there being 3 lines instead of one. I made sure to thank all of the people who volunteered to work a 14 hour day today - they are true American heroes this year. It was heartening to see so many people out to make their voices heard - more than I've ever seen in any election in my 20 years of voting in this district. I did. There was no line at 8:15 this morning and I was in an out in 15 minutes. I was not going to risk an absentee ballot or any other kind of mail in ballot and I was not looking into voting early because the lines were way too long and there was no social distancing |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 16:25:49 GMT
I just got home from voting. There are three precincts in my school and all three were busier than usual. My wait was about half hour. "I voted" selfies ALWAYS make me smile!!! |
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Nov 3, 2020 16:28:16 GMT
The only reason there was a wait at my polling place is because their iPads weren’t working. Apparently standing in an alphabetical line and the poll worker verifying my name on paper put the younger workers over the edge. The senior citizens knew exactly what to do without iPads.
I walked around the park after and when I passed it on my way home. No line at all.
My dd early voted on the weekend. Apparently the people in line waiting expected to be given free food and drinks and were complaining to the poll workers keeping the line moving.
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Post by Linda on Nov 3, 2020 16:32:09 GMT
we did - they were social distancing inside so we had to wait a minute for people to exit before we were let in but otherwise no lines. Over 50% turnout via early and absentee voting here so lots of people have already voted. As of 11am, we had 66% turnout which is awesome
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Post by sunshine on Nov 3, 2020 16:40:11 GMT
Most in my family voted weeks ago but one of my kids wasn’t going to vote but I’m happy she changed her mind and went this morning. Only 2 people in front of her waiting for open machines so she was in and out in about 15 minutes. She was annoyed a few people weren’t wearing masks and no hand sanitizer. She got her sticker though.
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anniebeth24
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Post by anniebeth24 on Nov 3, 2020 16:43:20 GMT
My office building shares space with a polling place. I've enjoyed the morning watching the voters come and go out my window.
I admit that I made extra sure that our doors are secured after I arrived. You just never know.
There are a couple of scouts taking advantage of the crowd by setting up a table selling popcorn in the parking lot.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 16:57:01 GMT
Went this am. No wait. In and out in 5 minutes.
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Post by atomicdog on Nov 3, 2020 17:02:55 GMT
I've gone up there twice so far to see if the line was down at all. I'm working from home, so I can duck out for a bit. I'm very rural, and even still, the lines are CRAZY - out the door, snaked all through parking lots, down a huge winding driveway and out onto the highway. I'm going to go back again in another 2 hours and pray it's less. That kind of a line is a solid 2 hours or more. But I WILL get my vote in!!!! Our lives depend on it.
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gina
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Post by gina on Nov 3, 2020 17:03:32 GMT
Yup. In & out in under 15 minutes!
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Post by brandy327 on Nov 3, 2020 17:12:59 GMT
Me, me, me! . Got there at 6:40, once they opened the doors, we were in and out within about 10-15 mins. Everyone was wearing masks, friendly, and respectful.  |
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Post by brandy327 on Nov 3, 2020 17:14:53 GMT
I just got home from voting. There are three precincts in my school and all three were busier than usual. My wait was about half hour. I love your pic!! Your glasses are so cute! I'm due for new ones in January so I've been scoping out everyone's glasses trying to figure out which ones I want. And yours are at the top of my list currently!! |
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Post by peabay on Nov 3, 2020 17:15:34 GMT
Yep, all 4 of us. Took my 22 and 18 year olds (first time for my 18 year old.)
Smooth - in and out.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 3, 2020 17:16:00 GMT
brandy327 my glasses are like 20 years old. I just keep having new lenses put in them. Ha!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Nov 3, 2020 17:26:48 GMT
brandy327 my glasses are like 20 years old. I just keep having new lenses put in them. Ha! I can't do that... the pieces where it sits on my nose are peeling. I like mine otherwise. But it's leaving little black chips all over my nose. |
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Post by bratkar on Nov 3, 2020 17:32:27 GMT
small town, three locations to vote in our little town (dependent on your ward), still had a 2.5 hour this morning. Just heard from a friend the wait is now down to 50 minutes
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 17:46:42 GMT
My DS did! All the rest of us in the family voted early or by mail. I walked up to his precinct and let him know there was no line I could see outside. Voting has been calm and easy in our county.
I voted by mail over a month ago and today I am dearly missing voting in person as well as working as an election officer. I usually vote early as I don’t work in my precinct on election days. Covid alone was the sole reason for my voting/working decisions this fall. I did work the VA primary in March 😊.
Safety and short lines for all!
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 3, 2020 18:19:54 GMT
I just got home from voting. There are three precincts in my school and all three were busier than usual. My wait was about half hour. You are as pretty outside as you are inside. 💕 |
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miyooper2b
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Post by miyooper2b on Nov 3, 2020 18:52:51 GMT
I did. Waited 1 1/2 hours to vote. The biggest problem was that the county council consolidated voting centers here and there were only four machines at my polling place. Our county council is worthless and created a huge mess by doing that. Due to their failure to vote on measures to create more voting centers, they have created confusion and have cost the county thousands of dollars. I voted for their opponents!
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