Early voters set records in St. Joseph County

Tools

Voters wait in line at the County-City building in St. Joseph County on the last day to vote early

Voters wait in line at the County-City building in St. Joseph County on the last day to vote early, May 5, 2008. (WSBT photo)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: May 5, 2008 at 12:15 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 5, 2008 at 2:31 PM EDT

SOUTH BEND — Indiana's presidential primary is Tuesday, and we have new evidence about just how interested voters are in this election. The St. Joseph County clerk tells us more than four times as many people have voted early or absentee compared to the primary four years ago.

Monday was the last day to vote early. The polls closed at noon for early and absentee voting.

County clerks told us we would set record numbers for early voting this year and that has happened. Many experts and voters alike say that's because of Indiana's important role in this election and because of the candidates involved.

"This is a historical moment, so why not get out and get my vote in?" said Tammie Acoff, who voted early.

If you didn't get your vote in early for this election, you can still cast your ballot on Tuesday. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To find out where your polling place is, go to WSBT.com’s Voter Resources.

Don't forget your valid photo ID. It must be government-issued, however most state college IDs will work as long as they have your picture and an expiration date on them.

If you don't have a valid ID, the BMV is extending its hours so you can get one. Branches are open Monday until 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.

For more election headlines and voter resources, go to WSBT.com's Campaign ‘08 section.

Tuesday, May 6 at 4:38 PM Jeanne Dams wrote ...

I'm appalled at the negative, downright nasty comments posted by some people--who won't sign their names. I understand differences of opinion, but please, can't we be civil about disagreeing?

Monday, May 5 at 11:23 PM That last word is "SPIT" on you and your rag newspaper! wrote ...

FACT; Obama not only supports, HE INTRODUCED legislation that would make it perfectly legal to allow infants(They are not embyo's anymore,INFANTS) that survive latter term abortions to lay on a table and die, the official ruling might be 'Natural causes' but the matter of fact is these babies would be dying, slowly, painfully, from neglect from medical professionals or the mother. That's called murder all day long! And our stinking local media coverage protects Obamas from meanies like me! PHFT

Monday, May 5 at 9:47 PM nate wrote ...

to linda johnson. Can you explain some of the lies that Hillary has told. You say everything that comes out her mouth is a lie. Back that statement up.

Monday, May 5 at 6:28 PM Anonymous wrote ...

billy if you had any intelligence you wouldn't be voting for either one of them.

Monday, May 5 at 5:04 PM Anonymous wrote ...

PM r.!GOOOOOOOOOBACK to your Wolverine habitat and next time wipe your feet before you come into Indiana. Maybr YOU guys would have a vote that counted if your party leaders played ball instead of trying to see whose were bigger! GOOOOOOOBAMA YOOOOOMAMA!

Monday, May 5 at 4:48 PM billy wrote ...

How can anyone with any intelligence not vote for Obama! Hilary is all about Hilary--look at the folks who have endorsed each of them. That will tell you a lot!

Monday, May 5 at 3:59 PM Wake up People they all Lie wrote ...

if you only had a brain you would be voting for Hillary I'm voting for Hillary. You fools who voting for Obama what plain dose he have? and do you really want some who's saying its his WHITE HOUSE? its his home town of Ill. Where was Born In Hawaii. You People must not read the News Paper or Watch the News at all, What happen to the Jobs? The Forclosers on Homes, your either rich Or Poor.It was much much better when we had the clintions in the White House every one had jobs and there homes.

Monday, May 5 at 2:05 PM r. wrote ...

Im From Michigan my vote doesnt really count But GOOOOOOOOOBAMA!

Monday, May 5 at 1:45 PM Linda Johnson wrote ...

Hillary is a compulsive liar. Everything that comes out of that woman's mouth is a lie.

Monday, May 5 at 1:26 PM Anonymous too wrote ...

ANYONE of either party who has actually been paying attention will be voting for OBAMA!

Monday, May 5 at 12:51 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I'm voting tomorrow and I'm voting for Hillary! GO HILLARY!

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

WSBT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

WSBT Weather

icon
Current Temp 59
°
More Weather

On Demand

More On Demand

Stock Quotes
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tonight On WSBTFull Schedule

7.00
Wheel of Fortune
7.30
Jeopardy!
8.00
Big Bang Theory
8.30
How I Met Your Mother
9.00
Two and a Half Men
9.30
Worst Week
10.00
CSI: Miami
11.00
WSBT News
11.35
Late Show with David Letterman

Question of The Day

What is your reaction to O.J. Simpson's conviction?

E-mail your comments to us. We'll pick some to read during WSBT News at 5:30.