Whether it was out of convenience, pure excitement, or just wanting to get it over with, thousands of people took advantage of early voting today in Maryland.
“It’s certainly more convenient. You don’t feel kind of the pressure or the stress of needing to get here and wait in line,” Theresa Coleman told WMAR-2 News outside of the Edgewood Recreation Center, one of four polling centers open in Harford County for early voting.
“I’m going away on a trip in November and voting is very important and I wanted to make sure my vote got counted,” Robert McGraw said.
“It wasn’t too bad, wasn’t too bad. It was a little more than I expected, but I’m glad to see people turning out. I made sure each pollster for their service as citizens. Otherwise, this democratic process couldn’t unwind,” Alan Reese said outside the polling place inside the Jarrettsville Fire Hall.
“I’m always very proud when I come to vote, because it’s a big deal,” Candy Schley said.
“This is a privilege,” Cecilia Rapson said.