If you've already voted, how long did you wait?

I did early voting on Friday. There was a really long line and I ended up waiting about 2 hours. It was worth it, though. It's done. On Tuesday, I have the day off and intend to spend the day at the dollar theater watching movie after movie. I don't want to be glued to the TV set worried about the results. I'm just going to take it easy. My part is done.

I'm going to TRY to not think about it. Hopefully the movies will be enough to keep my mind off it. If I tried to work, I certainly would not be able to get any work done.

So how long did you have to wait, if you've voted?

absentee ballot ftw. i saw the early-voting lines at my precinct here, they werent that bad, who knows what itll look like on tuesday though.

Luna Tick said:

I did early voting on Friday. There was a really long line and I ended up waiting about 2 hours. It was worth it, though. It's done. On Tuesday, I have the day off and intend to spend the day at the dollar theater watching movie after movie. I don't want to be glued to the TV set worried about the results. I'm just going to take it easy. My part is done.

I'm going to TRY to not think about it. Hopefully the movies will be enough to keep my mind off it. If I tried to work, I certainly would not be able to get any work done.

So how long did you have to wait, if you've voted?

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I live in Pa. There is no early voting. I've been voting here for 35 years and can't ever remember spending more than 10 minutes in line. According to the 2010 census it's the 6th most populous state in the country. Based on my experience it's hard to understand why so many states feel a need for early voting.

I voted on Monday in downtown Chicago, and waited about 20 to 30 minutes.

Luna Tick said:

I did early voting on Friday. There was a really long line and I ended up waiting about 2 hours. It was worth it, though. It's done. On Tuesday, I have the day off and intend to spend the day at the dollar theater watching movie after movie. I don't want to be glued to the TV set worried about the results. I'm just going to take it easy. My part is done.

I'm going to TRY to not think about it. Hopefully the movies will be enough to keep my mind off it. If I tried to work, I certainly would not be able to get any work done.

So how long did you have to wait, if you've voted?

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I voted in Miami and waited in line a little over two hours. Some people around here have waited six or more hours. It's an absolute travesty and a scandal that Republicans all across this country are doing everything possible to make it more difficult for people to vote.

Peter Grimm said:

I voted on Monday in downtown Chicago, and waited about 20 to 30 minutes.

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chicago, huh

how long did it take to cast your vote the second time

Oh, yeah, I voted in Caldwell, Idaho. I'm living in this strange state for the time being. The two hours probably had a lot to do with the fact that it was the last day of early voting.

Gainesville, FL.

20 minutes, I'd say.

But I went to a polling station out west. There was one in the middle of town. I'm willing to bet that one had a longer line.

Zero amount wait time. Oregon has vote by mail, so I voted several days ago, then dropped my ballot off at the nearest ballot drop box in a county building. I could have mailed it in, but I was going to that building anyway. I love our "vote by mail." It's very convenient!

I just chalked it up to the droves of conservatives that are showing up en masse to vote

Luna Tick said:

Oh, yeah, I voted in Caldwell, Idaho. I'm living in this strange state for the time being. The two hours probably had a lot to do with the fact that it was the last day of early voting.

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Voted absentee, will never stand in a line to vote again. Sent it in about 2 weeks ago.

Luna Tick said:

I did early voting on Friday. There was a really long line and I ended up waiting about 2 hours. It was worth it, though. It's done. On Tuesday, I have the day off and intend to spend the day at the dollar theater watching movie after movie. I don't want to be glued to the TV set worried about the results. I'm just going to take it easy. My part is done.

I'm going to TRY to not think about it. Hopefully the movies will be enough to keep my mind off it. If I tried to work, I certainly would not be able to get any work done.

So how long did you have to wait, if you've voted?

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Absentee. Took four days. Wasn't quite sure who to vote for Senate.

WA is vote by mail only. I completed my ballot while enjoying a glass of wine in the comfort of my living room. Im surprised more states dont adopt this model.

jerry7 said:

I live in Pa. There is no early voting. I've been voting here for 35 years and can't ever remember spending more than 10 minutes in line. According to the 2010 census it's the 6th most populous state in the country. Based on my experience it's hard to understand why so many states feel a need for early voting.

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Convenience of voting at ANY polling site or by mail, not just the one polling site assigned to you in your neighborhood. Knowing that its done and if something comes up on election day you voted one one of the days over a 1 or 2 week period. Numerous State Constitutional amendments on the ballot written in legalese delays the time is takes to vote. People are standing in lines for hours in states where it done, imagine what one election day would be like without it. It increases voter participation, in Florida alone almost 50% of the people have already voted before election day. Back before early voting was done 50% was considered an average voter turnout.

Mr. E said:

WA is vote by mail only. I completed my ballot while enjoying a glass of wine in the comfort of my living room. Im surprised more states dont adopt this model.

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We have vote by mail in my state, aka absentee voting, its just not the ONLY option.

1. Traditional Election Day.
May only vote a a single precinct location near your home. Long lines are likely. May not have flexibility on your schedule that single day. The polling location is subject to change and if you waited until the last minute like I did during the primary, you could go to the wrong place only to learn you've been reassigned to a new precinct 10 minutes away and too late to vote.

2. Absentee voting aka vote by mail.
Trusting the US Postal service with your ballot. Slightly violates the principle of the secret ballot, especially if you are well known in your community, as elections office employees will be able to match your name with your choices with a simple glance. More vulnerable to voter fraud on several levels. Whether or not your ballot is actually cast depends upon to the subjective opinion of the elections office employee who determines whether or not your signature looks like the one they have on file based solely upon his.her opinion.

3. Early voting.
Voting allowed at any public library in the country where you live the week before the election. Lines but in theory, not as long. You could think since its early voting you can be in and out in no time flat and plan to do so possible on the way to a scheduled appointment or during a lunch break at work only to find yourself in line for an hour.

4. Provisional ballot.
This is where an odd circumstance has occurred where you requested an absentee ballot by mail but misplaced it. Possibly other circumstances like moving to a new district with different candidates on the ballot for certain offices, etc. You participate in election day or early voting explaining your situation but instead of your ballot they hold your ballot and if there is a close contest your details have time to be verified and then included in any recount.

In my state if they question the validity of a signature election officials have to contact the voter. This would only result in a delay of counting the vote. The main risk is if its lost in the mail. We have specific drop boxes for ballots for those who dont trust usps.

AdamT said:

I voted in Miami and waited in line a little over two hours. Some people around here have waited six or more hours. It's an absolute travesty and a scandal that Republicans all across this country are doing everything possible to make it more difficult for people to vote.

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how many times did you vote?

Lining up hours to early vote is stupid. Wait until election day. The lines won't be any worse.

I voted on Sunday a week ago. Hours were 1:00 - 5:00p. I went 15 minutes early and was the 5th person in line when the doors opened. So, 15 minute wait for me.

Mr. E said:

In my state if they question the validity of a signature election officials have to contact the voter. This would only result in a delay of counting the vote. The main risk is if its lost in the mail. We have specific drop boxes for ballots for those who dont trust usps.

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They contact you here too if there's a signature concern but only after the election letting you know your ballot wasn't included. You can drop the absentee ballot off at one of two elections offices in the city if you don't trust the mail. Another slight concern for me is somebody going in you mailbox before you get home and taking it. That's not the Post Office's fault. Its a trade out I guess. The more secure your vote, the less convenient.

Fisher said:

Lining up hours to early vote is stupid. Wait until election day. The lines won't be any worse.

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Saturday or Sunday is a day off for most people. Tuesday is a work day. That would be a concern for me. Plus, a lot of people like to be home watching the election coverage rather than standing in line.

Zero wait time

Here in West Tennessee my Wife, Daughter and I voted last week. We waited about 20 minutes or so. My 3 year old grandson pushed the buttons for me!! It was my youngest Daughters first time casting a ballot. We never have long waits. Early or on Election Day.

I would guess that in the city (Memphis) they have some waits as the population is much higher. That of course is an attempt by the Republicans to win the city vote!! lol

I saw that the Dems have already filed a lawsuit to extend early voting because lines were so long in Florida.

7 minutes. Lines were fairly short.