They weren’t happy about having to vote early by using paper. Voters who do not have acceptable ID may apply for an ID (and receive a temporary ID) at the same time they come to cast their in-person absentee ballot at the Office of Voter Registration & Elections, 132 N. Royal Street, Suite 100.
Advertisement
In 2012, almost 26 percent of voters cast ballots, down from 46 percent in 2008 and 33 percent in 2004, according to statistics compiled by the secretary of state’s office.
The last day for early voting is this Tuesday, the 23rd. Absentee voting was restricted several times, including the elimination of weekend voting and restrictions on the hours municipal clerks’ offices can be open for early voting.
And registered voters hoping to take advantage of the early voting session for the presidential preferential primary may do so Sunday this week.
Orangeburg County had the lowest turnout in the state on Saturday with only 12 percent of registered voters casting ballots for the six Republican contenders.
The election is May 10th and it includes races from city council to president. But it’s just as easy to register to vote, and to cast your vote once you’re registered.
“Louisiana is going to be a hot state to determine who goes, with momentum, into the next round of primaries”, FOX 8 political analyst Mike Sherman said.
State election officials, including Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, met in Washington earlier this month.
In addition to the presidential primaries, Ohioans will nominate candidates for the United States Senate, the Ohio Supreme Court, Congress, the state legislature and many local races.
Coming up March 5, Louisiana residents will get the opportunity to exercise their vote.
Voting is one of the most precious and important rights of citizens of our democratic form of government.
A final and critical piece of information about voting is that you must present a photo ID to vote in person.
Do not forget to bring valid photo identification.
The regular Election Day will be next Tuesday, March 1.
Advertisement
Voters are taking to the polls early in Georgia.
