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Friday, November 9, 2012

Opinion: Long Election Day Lines 'Cannot Ever Happen Again'

Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi wonders if the long Election Day lines were due to "antiquated technology, an operational shortfall, a budget issue, or a combination."

A letter to the editor, submitted to Woodbridge Patch on Nov. 8 by Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi:  Dear Woodbridge Residents, Election Day is perhaps the greatest expression of our democracy. I would like to thank each and every person that made it to the polls on Tuesday to cast their vote. As many of you know firsthand, there were excessively long lines at several Woodbridge voting locations. As I went from precinct to precinct, I was amazed and uplifted by the positive, patient, and determined citizens waiting in line, as well as the hardworking and empathetic Election Day volunteers. It was remarkable and inspiring. Thank you. The last ballot was cast at the River Oaks precinct at approximately 10:45pm. At other …

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Day Draws High Voter Turnout in Eastern Prince William County

The presidential race is the main incentive for many to vote in this election.

Update, 4:20 p.m.: By about 3 p.m., the lines at some Lake Ridge precincts were beginning to dwindle. At McCoart, 1,371 out of 2,788 registered voters had voted by 3:10 p.m., not counting the absentee ballots. Election officer Nicholas Handres projected a turnout of 2,105 voters in the precinct by the time the polls closed.  "Hold me to that," he said, smiling.  At Chinn, 1,235 out of 2,696 registered voters had voted by 3:20 p.m. not counting the absentee ballots. Election officers would not give a projected total number of voters for the day. At Fred Lynn in Woodbridge, the line had only grown longer. 935 out of 3,259 registered voters had voted by 3:41 p.m., not counting the absentee ballots, and election officers would give no …

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