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[CrazyKittyLvr2]

I just called one of DH's brothers and he said it's ok now.  My understanding is the Courthouse told them to let people go through.

[CrazyKittyLvr2]

I forgot to add DD just go to vote after work.  DH's brother said they had problems last election too.

I'm sure the local news stations will cover any problems.  If I remember correctly there were problems in a town nearby during the last election.

Technonolgy is great when it works.

[IamMrsG]

" I would only do an absentee vote as a last resort. "

@esmerelda   May I ask why? 

[RollTide2008]

I voted this morning and was given the option to vote electronically or on a paper ballot.

[Drythe]

My county opted to continue with paper ballots, I am glad.  Paper is counted by machine, but locked up as it is counted in case it is needed later.

I just don’t find election interference humorous.

[esmerelda]

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@IamMrsG wrote:

" I would only do an absentee vote as a last resort. "

@esmerelda   May I ask why? 

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@IamMrsGBecause if I can get to my polling station on election day...why would I need to vote absentee?

[esmerelda]

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@esmerelda wrote:

@shoesnbags Early voting for what election?  Today is election day across the country, in states where elections are taking place.

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@esmerelda 

Not necessarily so.  I'm in the New Orleans area and Louisiana's primary elections (Governor as well as local) took place on Oct. 12, with run-off elections on November 12.  Early voting for the Nov. 12 election is running from November 2 to November 9. 

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@shoesnbagsI stand corrected.  And my head hurts.

[IamMrsG]

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@esmerelda wrote: @IamMrsG  Because if I can get to my polling station on election day...why would I need to vote absentee?

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@esmerelda   Thanks for responding to my question.  I wondered if you knew of a specific reason for not voting absentee.  You see, I have not 'needed to,' but have voted regularly on an absentee ballot for many years. 

I like the convenience (and privacy) it gives me, and there has never been a problem with it, i.e., no parking hassles, inclement weather, standing in line, equipment failures, etc.  The ballot arrives in the mail, I fill it out while sipping a cup o' coffee (and usually still in my PJs), put it back in the mailbox and off it goes!   I check later at the Board of Elections website to confirm my ballot was received and accepted.  

I think the important factor is, regardless how we accomplish it, is that we value and use our right to cast a vote.  

[Jaspersmom]

Just to clarify, early voting is voting a few weeks before Election Day.  I voted October 26th.  I know OP's DD voted early in the morning.  

[Anonymous032819]

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@esmerelda wrote:

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@IamMrsG wrote:

" I would only do an absentee vote as a last resort. "

@esmerelda   May I ask why? 

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@IamMrsGBecause if I can get to my polling station on election day...why would I need to vote absentee?

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One could also say, "Why should I get in to my car, drive to the polling station. try and find a parking spot, stand in line, then squeeze in to a tiny booth, when I can vote from the comfort of my home, and just drop the ballot in my mailbox?".