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BigB
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Stacey
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Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
Why do some states vote earlier then election day?
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Posted 10/29/08 8:49 PM  |
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Reese32
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
I was juste going to post the same question. I don't know that it's by state, but I'm curious!
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:28 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
We asked a Social Studies teacher (and political expert) at school today. He said it's to cut down on the amount of time people have to wait to vote.
Only some states do it, and it only started a few years ago.
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:30 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
I googled it the other day b/c I was confused by it. I forget where I read it, maybe Wiki, but I read that 34 states offer it, in 2 of those states it's only for people who won't be around on 11/4 to vote. In the other states it's to get more people out to vote.
I've never waited more than 5 minutes to vote, maybe we have more polling places around LI than they do in other places?
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:41 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
all i know is that i am against either party having polling booths at rallies. I think people are supposed to go and listen to the candidates and then go home and reflect on what they heard.
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:44 PM |
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Janice
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Janice
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
I am not sure why only some states do it, but a volunteer was explaining that the flexibilty allows so many more to vote.
Those, that work long hours, with kids...maybe can't get out of work on election day, this allows people to come when they get the chance.
Also, there were 2 kids holding up signs when I voted, but they were in the parking lot. There are strict no campaiging policies after a certain point.
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| Posted 10/29/08 10:47 PM |
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Emily
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
Posted by snowflake08
all i know is that i am against either party having polling booths at rallies. I think people are supposed to go and listen to the candidates and then go home and reflect on what they heard.
Early voting is run by the states, not the candidates. The polling places are libraries, colleges and gov't buildings.
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| Posted 10/29/08 10:52 PM |
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CaidensMommy
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
We have early voting here in NC. We actually have a voting booth here on campus at Duke University for the first time for employees and students. They're trying to make it more convenient to vote so more people vote. I'm going to vote during work tomorrow! 
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| Posted 10/29/08 10:57 PM |
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MrsRJP
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
Posted by Emily
Posted by snowflake08
all i know is that i am against either party having polling booths at rallies. I think people are supposed to go and listen to the candidates and then go home and reflect on what they heard.
Early voting is run by the states, not the candidates. The polling places are libraries, colleges and gov't buildings.
You are correct. The candidates do not having polling machines at the rallies. The early voting is as follows:
Early Voting
More than half the states--31, to be exact--offer some sort of early voting. Early voting differs from absentee voting in that voters may visit an election official’s office or, in some states, other satellite voting locations, and cast a vote in person without offering an excuse for not being able to vote on election day. Satellite voting locations vary by state, and may include other county and state offices (besides the election official’s office), grocery stores, shopping malls, schools, libraries, and other locations. Early voting generally is conducted on the same voting equipment used in the regular election, as opposed to absentee voting, which is conducted on mail-in paper ballots. The time period for early voting varies from state to state, but most often it is available during a period of 10-14 days before the election, generally ending on the Friday or Saturday immediately preceding the election.
Early Voting
(Updated October 9, 2008)
The following states permit no excuse, in-person early voting at election offices and, in some states, other satellite locations.
Alaska
Nebraska
Arizona
Nevada
Arkansas
New Mexico
California
North Carolina
Colorado
North Dakota
Florida
Ohio
Georgia
Oklahoma
Hawaii
South Dakota
Idaho
Tennessee
Illinois
Texas
Indiana
Utah
Iowa
Vermont
Kansas
West Virginia
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Maine
Wyoming
Montana
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| Posted 10/29/08 10:57 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
I saw a bit on CNN where people were waiting 3-4 hours to vote early! 
I've never waited more than 5-10 minutes to vote on election day. I'm sorry, but even though I believe in voting, I'm not waiting in line for 4 hours to do it.......
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| Posted 10/30/08 8:44 AM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Can anyone explain what is the deal with early voting?
Posted by Emily
Posted by snowflake08
all i know is that i am against either party having polling booths at rallies. I think people are supposed to go and listen to the candidates and then go home and reflect on what they heard.
Early voting is run by the states, not the candidates. The polling places are libraries, colleges and gov't buildings.
no i know that but they did have them set up at the rallies and i think people should go home first and digest the information
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| Posted 10/30/08 9:08 AM |
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