Here's why I vote on Election Day in my precinct:

[MineralMan]

I recognize all of the polling place workers. They live in the precinct. They are my neighbors. I know most of them by name. They know my name. I walk in, say "Hello" and sign in. It reminds me that elections are a local thing, and that my neighbors are not just voting, but are also working at the polling place. That makes it real for me.

That's why I prefer to vote in person on Election Day.

[ginnyinWI]

1. We have no early voting.

So it's either absentee or election day.

[C_U_L8R]

2. I love the excitement of election day

plus it's wonderful to see everyone out and working for democracy

[MineralMan]

4. I agree.

[NightWatcher]

3. I vote as early as I can, because you never know what might happen.

If I'm abducted by sexy female aliens and carried away to populate a new species with them, at least I've voted already.

More than likely I'd miss Election Day due to work, but the sexy alien thing is always fun to contemplate.

[MineralMan]

6. Well, if that happened, my vote probably wouldn't matter anyhow.

I've not heard of any sexy female aliens, but I do remember a dream, as a teenager, about a girl covered with cat-like fur. It was a strange dream, to say the least.

[BumRushDaShow]

5. I have no choice here in PA to do so (absentee is "for cause")

but it's always nice to say hi to my neighbors working the polls, who I also see in the supermarket on occasion too!

[phylny]

10. Same here in Virginia.

Not that I think they check up on it, but you never know. My husband is legitimately out of town on business and has already sent in his absentee ballot, and although I'm working that day, I have time to vote before or after. I'm planning to vote before.

[thbobby]

7. I like to vote on Election Day to

see who else is voting and how many people are voting. My voting place is seldom crowded and voting does not take over 10 - 15 minutes. I would love to have to wait an hour or more. I live in North Texas and like to just observe who is voting.

[Bettie]

8. I like voting in-person

but my husband travels for work and is nearly always out of town on that day.

So, we go and do it early together.

[Gothmog]

9. I am in a war room on election day doing voter protection and so I have to vote early

There are some technical reasons why it is good to vote early under Texas law. This is especially true if you moved to a different county and want to vote a limited ballot

[Ace Rothstein]

11. I usually vote on election day.

But I live in Illinois and they don't try to make it impossible for us to vote.

[Tracer]

12. I like to vote in person also.

But on November 6 (and only on that day), I wish I lived in another state (say, Texas), where my vote might tip the scales for the Democratic candidate.

You see, here in MA, there is not much danger of the D incumbents losing to Rs. Warren for instance, is a good 35 points ahead of her opponent, Diehl (R-Trumpist).

The ballot questions here are more exciting.

[MineralMan]

14. I hear you on that. I live in a very blue district.

This year, though, there are some statewide races that could go either way.

[logosoco]

13. I have issues standing in any line,

my right hip locks up and causes pain. I also have problems with "scents" like perfume or hair spray (gives me headaches). But I am going to the polls on Tuesday because my grandsons have the day off school so they will be with me for the day and I like to show them how we can take part as citizens. I remember as a kid going with my own mom, when she went into the booth that had a curtain. It seemed so exciting! And as an adult I learned how important it really is to vote!

[MineralMan]

15. Good for you. I hope your grandsons learn a lesson they

carry with them all their lives!