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Weekend Voters
Posted November 04, 2008 at 4:02 AM

Voters are coming out in record numbers this year.  Over the weekend, lines for early voting stretched several blocks in towns all over Oklahoma. The 2004 Presidential Election holds the record for most voter turnout in Oklahoma with 1.4 million voters.

Tessa North voted early on Saturday, but had to wait four hours to fill out her ballot.

“The line for early voting was crazy. People are so excited about this election,” Tessa said.

She said waiting in line wasn’t boring because so many things were going on.

“There were drummers and several churches marching,” Tessa said.

A group of 1,000 voters marched from Greater Mount Olive Baptist church to the Election Board on Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. The marchers were chanting, “We’re on our way to vote.”

The line in Norman, OK also wrapped around several blocks. Although it was a home football game day, many fans waited in line to vote on Saturday.

“Tuesday is a work day, and there’s not a lot to do today. Except the OU football game, but that’s not until the evening,” Erin Nagode said.

Erin said she wasn’t surprised to see the large line because she had heard on the news that Friday’s lines were big. Erin and her friend brought books and even games to keep entertained during their two hour wait.

Nicole Patten didn’t bring anything to do while in line on Saturday, but she did talk about politics with others who were waiting.

“There was a law student that came over here to start a ruckus by talking poorly about another candidate, but it was a little awkward to be a part of,” Nicole said.

Nicole said it does not matter who people are voting for. She wants everyone to take the time and vote.

Polling places will be open from 7am- 7pm on Tuesday. For all polling locations go here, http://www.ok.gov/elections/ppl/index.php.

 


 
 
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