Georgetown, Burleith and Glover Park voters faced long lines and cold weather Tuesday morning.
Hour-long waits in the cold were the norm Tuesday morning as D.C. voters lined up to vote in the 2012 Presidential Election. Whether Democrat, Republican or Independent, focused on national or local issues, voters in Northwest Washington, D.C. overwhelmingly said they were happy to be voting, even if their D.C. voice has less sway than those in other states. Christ Church in Georgetown opened its doors to the first voters at 7 a.m. sharp, as the line ran south on 31st Street NW and wrapped around Dumbarton Street, NW. Georgetown resident Ted Casey was at the end of the line for precinct 5 when the polls opened. This was his first time voting. Though he was eligible to vote in the last election, he did not and he said that decision has …
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Ward 2 residents can cast an early ballot at One Judiciary Square this week.
Some District of Columbia residents are opting to vote in this week’s early election because it’s more convenient than waiting to cast their ballot on Nov. 6. Early voting began Monday and goes until Saturday, Oct. 27. Ward 2 voters can go to the Old Council Chambers at One Judiciary Square 441 4th St., NW, from 8:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. this week to cast a ballot. Ward 2 resident Marlon Smoker, who was walking out of One Judiciary Square on Tuesday afternoon with an “I Voted” sticker on his chest, said he chose to vote this week because he was already going to be at Judiciary Square serving jury duty. Smoker said he voted during his lunch break. Others have voted this week because they are ready to get the election process moving. Geneva …
