Go vote!

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Go vote!

by Erik Weber • September 14, 2010 6:30 am

Today is Primary Election Day in the District of Columbia and Maryland. In both DC and Maryland, the polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm, though voters in line by 8 will be allowed to cast their ballot.

Photo by hjl on Flickr.

Unregistered DC residents may register to vote in person at the appropriate polling location, while Maryland residents must have been previously registered to vote today.

DC voters should visit the DC Board of Elections and Ethics for more information on DC primary elections and to find your polling place. Maryland voters can do the same at University of Maryland's Maryland Elections Center.

For those of you still undecided about your vote, David posted a round-up of GGW endorsements yesterday afternoon. Whether you agree with us or not, get out to the polls today and make your voice heard!

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Tags: DC, elections, Maryland, politics

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Erik Weber has been living car-free in the District since 2009. Hailing from the home of the nation's first Urban Growth Boundary, Erik has been interested in transit since spending summers in Germany as a kid where he rode as many buses, trains and streetcars as he could find. Views expressed here are Erik's alone.

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I can't vote :-( The joys of being a foreign national!!! Wish all around the world foreign nationals could vote in local elections! After all we are all part of the community and are directly affected by decisions made at local level!

by Vincent Flament on Sep 14, 2010 8:15 am • link • report

Remember: vote early, vote often! (Sorry, couldn't resist)

by smoke_jaguar4 on Sep 14, 2010 8:44 am • link • report

I just used one of those electronic vote machines. First time I've had the chance to use one of those. Worked well, but it's not the best graphic interface, and some voters were having some trouble. That, and they only had one of those machines for the entire precinct.

by Alex B. on Sep 14, 2010 8:51 am • link • report

I'm an unregistered voter in DC, but would like to register and vote in the primary today. Would it be possible to vote at another polling location (closer to work), or do I have to vote at the location closest to my residence?

by Daniel on Sep 14, 2010 10:33 am • link • report

I am not certain but I am pretty sure you have to register at your residence's polling place.

by David Alpert on Sep 14, 2010 10:36 am • link • report

From DC BOEE:

You may register to vote or make changes to your name or address on your existing registration at any of the early voting centers listed below or at your precinct on Election Day. To register to vote during early voting or on Election Day, you must bring a driverÂ’s license, bank statement, utility bill, government check or paycheck, or other government document showing your current name and address and cast a special ballot subject to verification by the Board.

My impression from that is that you must go to your precinct.

by Erik W. on Sep 14, 2010 10:39 am • link • report

Did they ever open up a loophole for unaffiliated voters, or have I been disenfranchised this year?

by andrew on Sep 14, 2010 10:46 am • link • report

Fenty's petition to allow independent voters to change their affiliation on election day was denied by the BOEE back in August.

by Erik W. on Sep 14, 2010 10:56 am • link • report

Thanks, David and Erik. I'll just register at my polling place then.

by Dan on Sep 14, 2010 11:18 am • link • report

@ Vincent: Wish all around the world foreign nationals could vote in local elections!

In the EU, you can.

by Jasper on Sep 14, 2010 11:28 am • link • report