I went to my polling place this morning and the lines were so long (at 7:00 am) that I decided to go to work first. My first thought was that maybe I didn’t need to remind anyone to vote today but then I thought better of it. Everyone go vote as early as you can (especially in the Bountiful 18th Precinct) so the lines won’t be so long at 6:00 pm when I will go try again. Due to sickness and the subsequent catching up I was unable to participate in early voting last week so now I will be trying to go after work. I will be waiting in line if necessary.
I talked to Scott, one of my coworkers who voted this morning, and he noticed that one of the things that made the lines go slower was having people standing at the voting booths reading about the issues (such as the Constitutional Amendments). Having done his research in advance, he was able to cast all his votes and leave while the people at the other booths before him were still making their choices. Based on that, perhaps the Lieutenant Governor might provide a one page summary of those types of issues that will be on the ballot so that people can read while they stand in line rather than holding up the line by reading at the booth.
While you are waiting to vote, go have a look at Jordy’s list of potential ways to choose who you vote for.
My Mister voted this morning around 10, and said there wasn’t a line at all. (I’ve always thought 10am is a good time to vote)
My wife voted around 10am as well and reported that lines were short. I’ve always voted during off-peak times in the past, but I don’t have that option this year.
I hope the lines move quickly for you after work.
It’s exciting to have so many people voting (just repeat that to yourself while you’re waiting, or take a book).
I’ll be taking a book (a political book no less) although I am excited at the prospect of so many people voting.
The line was pretty short two weeks ago when I voted.
I wish I had been able to vote early but I was out of the state two weeks ago and sick/recovering last week.