We got in line at 7:15, with the vain hope that we'd be able to vote with the kids and still get the kids to school on time.
Not. We were in line for a total of two and a half hours. The line snaked halfway around the elementary school (our polling station).
Still, even with the wait, we felt the kids needed to be there, so going early was worth it.
And, it was great to see all the neighbors. It was an unusual experience for me. I normally vote absentee because I'm usually assigned to work on Election Day and I never wanted to risk missing out. So, a trip to the actual polls with everybody else was a treat for me, too.
... And, speaking of treats, some smart person from the school's PTA group set up a table selling juice and donuts and other snacks to voters.
We emerged victorious just in time to get the kids to school for their "election." They were choosing between dog, cat, and gerbil for best pet.
Can't wait to hear how that comes out.
More later ...
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