BOSTON (WGGB/WSHM) – Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin is addressing reports of long lines at some polling locations across the state.
Galvin explained that his office has heard from clerks about high voter turnout at polling locations. Because of that and the longer ballot for this election, there has also been some “anecdotal reports of longer wait times” for those looking to deposit their ballots into the boxes after voting.
He added that the reports are not widespread. However, Galvin asked voters to be patient if waiting in line to cast a ballot. “Local election officials are making every effort to expedite voters through the process,” he explained…