@Junebug54 Unfortunately, my state does not have early voting but does have absentee voting.
In our state one must vote on election day (Tuesday). Most people work on Tuesdays and at least four other days of the week and depending on their hours, and family responsibilities, it may make it very difficult to hit the voting machine on that day, especially if turnout is heavy.
In other cases, weather affects voter turnout. If they have a choice of choosing an alternate day, turnout may be better. November weather in the northeast, northcentral and northwest can sometimes be fickle...snow, sleet, etc. Another hindrance.
That's only a few off the top of my head.
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