Early Voting Hours Expanded after Voters Complain of Long Lines
Hundreds of voters turned out on Monday, May 18 for the start of early voting. They were met by long lines and extensive waiting times.
Felicia Johnson was among the voters who showed up. She said the process took over four hours.
"Bring your patience, chair, umbrella and a snack," she posted on Facebook. "Today it took almost 4.5 hours, but was well worth the wait. I reflected on the blood, sweat, tears and lives that were sacrificed by our ancestors just to be able to vote. 4.5 hours is the least I can do."
Others weren't so gracious about waiting around for hours. In response, the Department of Registration & Elections is making adjustments to better accommodate voters.
Hours will be expanded so voting will start two hours earlier at 7 a.m. starting today, May 20. Pol...