WAAY 31's Grace Campbell learned why some absentee voters chose to get in a line that was wrapped around the courthouse!
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We are just one week away from the general election.
People across north alabama contiue to take advantage of absentee voting opportunities, and that includes right here in madison county where some people spent several hours in line today to cast their ballots.
Waay 31's grace campbell learned why some absentee voters chose to get in a line today - a line that at some times wrapped around the entire courthouse!
Everyone i spoke with said no matter who wins the election they want to see change across the country.
Julie jolly waited in line for close to four hours today.
She said if that's what it takes for her voice to be heard, she's fine with it.
Pkg: julie jolly: "we're in very serious times right now and no matter how long it takes, i think we owe it to ourselves and to others that stood before us to take the time to vote."
This is the first time many voted absentee, but even the coronavirus and the long lines couldn't stop people from coming out to vote.
In fact, fear of coronavirus transmission is why alabama expanded absentee voting rules this year so everyone can take advantage of the process.
Melanie pope: it's just important to make no excuses and to get it done so that's why i'm here."
June owens: "i'm very proud to do it and i wouldn't have missed it for nothing."
Melanie pope says waiting in line makes her appreciate how far the country has come melanie pope: "i think about the history of the world today and i also think about my ancestors and all that they went through and dedicated to make this possible for me, myself and the country."
She hopes this election will bring even more improvement.
"i'm just hoping for everyone to just work as one, you know, and everybody not be at odds."
Look livenot shot if you would like to vote absentee, thursday is the last day to get an absentee ballot.
For your ballot to be counted it has to be postmarked by monday.
In huntsville, grace campbell waay 31 news.
If you are voting in person this year, your regular polling locatoin will open at 7 a.m.
Next tuesday, november third, and close at
Thursday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in the general election and the Madison County probate judge says turnout..
