Early voting gives Clinton edge in key states

The 2016 presidential election early voting results show that Hillary Clinton is out to a big early lead across a number of key swing states and could also pull off upsets in some traditionally Republican states including Arizona and Utah. Now, of course, in most states, given that the in-person early voting process has just started, these percentages are rather small. “Whether it’s voting early at one of our 52 sites throughout Cook County, or voting from the comfort of home via a mail-in ballot, Cook County voters appreciate the options they have”. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the county election office no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. Democrat Barack Obama narrowly won the state in 2008 and narrowly lost it in 2012. In 2008, the comparable figure was 89,542.

Bucking the trend, the number of early voters increased substantially on the second day of early voting over the first day. Thursday is the first day of early voting in Mecklenburg County. However, there are an additional 102,000 absentee ballots that have not yet been mailed back in, which would bring the total to 1,039,000.

As many as 6.5 million Americans have cast ballots, and the election is still two weeks away.

Boosted by white voters, Trump may still hold an edge in Ohio, Iowa and Georgia – states that still won’t be enough for him to garner the presidency without multiple come-from-behind wins in Democratic-leaning states.

Vote early and beat the Election Day crowds.

Early voting runs through November 4.

“Inside each electronic voting booth is instructions on how to use the equipment, including how to vote straight party”, said Frank Phillips, Tarrant County’s election administrator.

Republicans are over-represented in Louisiana early voting, even more so this year. It is through voting we decide on who will represent us on city councils, county commissions, in legislatures, in Congress and other offices.

No “ballot selfies” are allowed at the polls, so wait until you’re outside to snap a photo.

The system also generates a digital record, she said.

Local elections offices post early voting sites on their websites. You got to get your vote out there.

In addition to Georgia, Arizona and Utah are two other traditionally-red states that have been put in play this year, with the latter state moving towards third party candidate Evan McMullin in many recent polls. This could help Clinton to sweep the swing states, delivering what would be a blowout loss to Donald Trump.