Allen and I worked the polls today, from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. We had about a one hour line in the morning after we opened, but after that it was light with almost no wait times. Even though the election day physical turnout was light, with the pre-voting and absentee voting we ended up with a 70%+ total turnout for our precincts. In order to clarify the rule concerning paper ballots, each site was required to read a statement aloud every half hour. Of course, yours truly was elected to do the reading. So here is the statement I was privileged to read 26 times on this historic election day: "In accordance with Secretary of State Directive 2008-107, please be aware that you have the choice to vote either on the voting machines or by paper ballot. You will be able to select your preference after you have shown I.D. and signed the signature poll book. Votes cast using the voting machines and paper ballots today will be counted tonight. Thank you." I am proud to be an American.
12 years ago
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