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How long did you wait in line to vote?
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Which state are you in?
I'm going to leave work early to vote...I'd hate to get there an hour before it closes and be unable to vote because I'm still in line.
Posted by fugu2
Which state are you in?I'm going to leave work early to vote...I'd hate to get there an hour before it closes and be unable to vote because I'm still in line.
NY
Posted by Hare
20 minutes. Was even early to work.
Is that the norm?
I didn't have a wait at all. I just noticed the number. My district is so small that the only way I would have any wait is if every single voter showed up at the exact same time.
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.
Do you have to show the card? It's funny, I just have to point to my name and sign. I always wondered how much fraud is committed in NY.
I went at 5:30 am and was first in line to vote at 6 am because I didn't want to deal with everyone being hostile after work trying to vote.
Hmm..High voter turnout generally means Dems win by a large margin. We'll see tonight.
Haven't been yet (still reading through the 58239053 props jfc). I'm not all that worried about lines. I have a mail in ballot. I just drop it off and walk out. I am curious to see what the voter turnout will be though.
I didnt use my voters id card i used my license, and social security card. In CT as long as you are in line by 8pm you can vote so if you are still waiting in line they will take you, but people who get in line after that time are turned away. People make sure you are informed on these things just don't assume you can't vote because of certain things like not having your voters card.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.
Dafuq is a voter's card?
I take that back.
If this is something that proves you're registered, you can look it up online if you're registered in the system. If you are, you can vote. Not having your "card" doesn't prevent you from voting.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.Dafuq is a voter's card?
It's the card you get when you register. They only looked at mine cause I went to a place with 2 districts voting in the same place, but really all they did was use my license to validate who I was.
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NY must be one of the rare states that don't ask for any sort of id at all. They just ask my name. I have even helped them find it in the book before.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.Dafuq is a voter's card?
It's the card you get when you register. They only looked at mine cause I went to a place with 2 districts voting in the same place, but really all they did was use my license to validate who I was.
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Yeah, I dunno wtf they're talking about. I just checked and I'm not seeing any state that prevents people from voting if they don't have their "voter card." Once you're registered, you're in the system. Worst case, they just need another form of photo ID like a license.
To just assume you can't vote because you don't have it is just lazy and ignorant.
Posted by rabidtalker
Hmm..High voter turnout generally means Dems win by a large margin. We'll see tonight.
Depends on the district. This area is heavy republican and very anti Clinton . I'm willing to bet that 75-80% were not for Hillary (not necessarily Trump though). NYC usually carries the vote so it never really matters. I'm wondering if NY may end up closer than expected.
I voted in the mail so I dont have to go deal with sick people
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.Dafuq is a voter's card?
It's the card you get when you register. They only looked at mine cause I went to a place with 2 districts voting in the same place, but really all they did was use my license to validate who I was.
NY must be one of the rare states that don't ask for any sort of id at all. They just ask my name. I have even helped them find it in the book before.
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Mine doesn't either. In the primary election, I swapped out my mail in ballot for a Dem ballot and all they did was ask for my name and address. They only ask for ID if there are verification problems or if you registered via mail or internet. Registration usually goes through the DMV so it's kind of an automatic ID situation anyway.
Posted by AfternoonDelights22
I voted in the mail so I dont have to go deal with sick people
But then you miss the bake sale. I got a plate of brownies and some chili.
Posted by Feral_doe
I wonder how it works for Americans abroad. my boss's wife is American. At the embassy?
Probably mail in ballots
Posted by AfternoonDelights22
I voted in the mail so I dont have to go deal with sick peopleBut then you miss the bake sale. I got a plate of brownies and some chili.
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Nothing like chili and brownies in the morning....
....omg DXP stop distracting me. I need to finish reading these fuckton props. So many stupid props. Stupid, bored billionaires....
Posted by rabidtalker
Hmm..High voter turnout generally means Dems win by a large margin. We'll see tonight.Depends on the district. This area is heavy republican and very anti Clinton . I'm willing to bet that 75-80% were not for Hillary (not necessarily Trump though). NYC usually carries the vote so it never really matters. I'm wondering if NY may end up closer than expected.
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Yeah, I mean nationwide. I think the black and hispanic vote is historically at a high for this election, which will swing towards hillary.
Less then 5 minutes.
Posted by Feral_doe
I wonder how it works for Americans abroad. my boss's wife is American. At the embassy?Probably mail in ballots
I'll ask him tomorrow how she voted. All she says is if Trump wins she's never going back 😛
if what you said is an option it would have to be priority shipping lol
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They send out mail in ballots uber early. I think I got mine at the beginning of October.
We had no props and 3 races were uncontested so it was pretty easy.
I'm more excited for the school budget vote on December 1.
Posted by -elle-
I am in Indiana.I voted at about 11:30am.
I didn't wait in line at all.
I was #104
Is that a normal turnout for your district? You must be in a small town like me.
Posted by AfternoonDelights22
I voted in the mail so I dont have to go deal with sick peopleBut then you miss the bake sale. I got a plate of brownies and some chili.
Nothing like chili and brownies in the morning....
....omg DXP stop distracting me. I need to finish reading these fuckton props. So many stupid props. Stupid, bored billionaires....
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haha, I have a friend in California who texted me how thick the booklet of props is. Fucking hell it looked like a textbook-in-training. 😱
But she said the good news is that half of it was in Spanish. 😛
Posted by -elle-
My voting location changed from a Catholic church to an elementary school this time.I always thought voting in a Catholic church was weird.
My place used to be a Methodist church but it changed to a volunteer fire house in 2012. When I asked why, they mumbled something about not wanting to pay. I'm not sure exactly what that meant but I'm guessing they had to pay for the use of the building.
Posted by Hare
Luckily we only had two props...1 NRA sponsored prop to unnecessarily make hunting and fishing a "constitutional" right (total bullshit and that's coming from an outdoorsman)
And
1 Transit bill to raise taxes to "improve" our bus system....because nothing works better than throwing more taxpayer money at a service there is no demand for.
It was easy to vote no on both.
We have like 10. I wanted to gouge my eyes out. My ballot was two pages, front and back.
ALSO THERE IS FREE KRISPY KREME DONUTS IF YOU GO IN WITH YOUR "I VOTED" STICKER.
If that doesn't motivate you to vote, you're unamerican.
I also have the mannequin challenge song stuck in my head. Wtf
I voted yesterday. The line at the polling place by my house stretched 2 blocks by 7am.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.
me too! last month! sucks.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.me too! last month! sucks.
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Honey, you can still vote.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.me too! last month! sucks.
Honey, you can still vote.
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so what's the deal? what do I carry with me?
you could be kept from voting if you do not bring a document with your current address to the polls that meets the requirements of the state of your residence. Most states permit another government ID, paycheck, utility bill or bank statement, but some have more stringent requirements. Therefore if your current address does not match your driver’s license, you should do one of two things:
•Register at your new address and check the ID and proof of residency requirements here or with your Secretary of State’s office. You may need to get a new driver’s license.
•Register at your home/parents’ address and vote by absentee ballot
Posted by AfternoonDelights22
I voted in the mail so I dont have to go deal with sick peopleBut then you miss the bake sale. I got a plate of brownies and some chili.
Nothing like chili and brownies in the morning....
....omg DXP stop distracting me. I need to finish reading these fuckton props. So many stupid props. Stupid, bored billionaires....
haha, I have a friend in California who texted me how thick the booklet of props is. Fucking hell it looked like a textbook-in-training. 😱
But she said the good news is that half of it was in Spanish. 😛
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I don't know why she was so surprised. The voter guides are usually about that thick, give or take. It's bilingual, so it's technically half the size always haha.
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.me too! last month! sucks.
Honey, you can still vote.
so what's the deal? what do I carry with me?
you could be kept from voting if you do not bring a document with your current address to the polls that meets the requirements of the state of your residence. Most states permit another government ID, paycheck, utility bill or bank statement, but some have more stringent requirements. Therefore if your current address does not match your driver’s license, you should do one of two things:
•Register at your new address and check the ID and proof of residency requirements here or with your Secretary of State’s office. You may need to get a new driver’s license.
•Register at your home/parents’ address and vote by absentee ballot
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Utility bills are usually your go to.
Do you have a license? Does it have the current address? If not, bring a utility bill with you.
What state do you live in?
https://www.rockthevote.com/get-informed/elections/voter-id-requirements/state/
Posted by ImTheRam
Any news from the pools ?I will try to stay awake to check the results..altough its really late here in Europe when that happens 🙂
I think we are around 4 hours from the first polls to close.
PA, thanks, apparently they accept employee id, passport, just about anything.
awwww it's already 3.30 I'm gonna have to get ready and leave? is it terrible to think about skipping the fest? maybe I'll think about it around 6, supposed to be open until 8
Posted by Sagithehunter
I applied for my voter's card in July at my new place and haven't received it since. So I can't vote.me too! last month! sucks.
Honey, you can still vote.
so what's the deal? what do I carry with me?
you could be kept from voting if you do not bring a document with your current address to the polls that meets the requirements of the state of your residence. Most states permit another government ID, paycheck, utility bill or bank statement, but some have more stringent requirements. Therefore if your current address does not match your driver’s license, you should do one of two things:
•Register at your new address and check the ID and proof of residency requirements here or with your Secretary of State’s office. You may need to get a new driver’s license.
•Register at your home/parents’ address and vote by absentee ballot
Utility bills are usually your go to.
Do you have a license? Does it have the current address? If not, bring a utility bill with you.
What state do you live in?
https://www.rockthevote.com/get-informed/elections/voter-id-requirements/state/
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PA, thanks, apparently they accept employee id, passport, just about anything.
awwww it's already 4.45 I'm gonna have to get ready and leave? is it terrible to think about skipping the fest? maybe I'll think about it around 6, supposed to be open until 8
I posted this in the thread instead of your reply 🙂
Just voted. No line whatsoever... metro Atlanta.
We also vote by mail, but I usually wait till election day (or close) to drop it off. I did that yesterday after work (drive-thru drop off site), and there was no line.
Posted by rabidtalker
Hmm..High voter turnout generally means Dems win by a large margin. We'll see tonight.Depends on the district. This area is heavy republican and very anti Clinton . I'm willing to bet that 75-80% were not for Hillary (not necessarily Trump though). NYC usually carries the vote so it never really matters. I'm wondering if NY may end up closer than expected.
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It also only applies to early voting. Republicans usually turn out on election day, and often because of heavy Dem early voting, they have votes to make up. This time dem turnout is quite a bit lower than 2012.
News just reported the city near me already has 1/3 more voters than 2012 and polls are open for 4 more hours. We don't have early voting in NY but plenty of absentee ballots due to the base. Lots of residents are currently deployed.
Posted by BuffaloBills28
I didn't. I'm in Canada, and don't care about Beavis or Butthead.
The audacity...
1 hour wait for me
Posted by rockyroadicecream
Haven't been yet (still reading through the 58239053 props jfc). I'm not all that worried about lines. I have a mail in ballot. I just drop it off and walk out. I am curious to see what the voter turnout will be though.
Isn't it too late to mail in your vote?
I voted early but only waited like 5 minutes - we had record turnout for early voting and my understanding that there is zero wait today.
Walked right in & out first thing this morning
Posted by pinkbird03
1 hour wait for me
Wow! Are you in the city or upstate?
Posted by pinkbird03
1 hour wait for meWow! Are you in the city or upstate?
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Upstate albany area.
I went early in the morning and waited about 20-30 minutes. I'm glad people are voting!
Posted by pinkbird03
1 hour wait for meWow! Are you in the city or upstate?
Upstate albany area.
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Good for you for sticking it out! ??
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Im shocked by the turnout in my area. I voted at noon and was #508. By comparison, in 2012 I voted at 3pm and was #91!
My friends are reporting the same experiences.