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Souls Are Already at the Polls
Special to The Truth
As early voting started on Wednesday, Hillary
for Ohio supporters and volunteers hosted grassroots events
near early voting sites in communities across the state as
part of the campaign's commitment to an 88-county strategy
that takes nothing for granted. Supporters at these events
will be the first Ohioans to cast their ballots for Clinton
in this historic election. The Hillary for Ohio early vote
kickoff events across the state highlighted the convenience
of early voting and encouraged voters to go to the polls to
make their voice heard in this critical election.
Here in Toledo, first in line to vote last
Wednesday was Toledo City Councilwoman Yvonne Harper,
followed by the second and third voters, Cerssandra
McPherson and Kelly Westmoreland, respectively. Harper
arrived at 4:30 a.m. in order to earn the honor of being the
first to cast her vote in Lucas County.
By 8:00 a.m. and the opening of the early
polling place at 1301 Monroe Street, an estimated 70 people
had gathered in a line that extended halfway around the
block. Clinton supporters gathered across the street for
most of the day shouting encouragement to early voting
arrivals.
To mark the kickoff of early voting in Ohio, Hillary
Clinton released the following statement last Wednesday:
"Starting today in Ohio, voters are
casting their ballots in the most important election of our
lifetimes.
"Tim Kaine and I want to make a real difference in the lives
of all Americans – no matter where you live, what you look
like, or who you love. We've traveled all over the country
talking about our plans – and there are a lot of them – to
create an economy that works for everyone, not just those at
the top. We'll continue our lifelong fight on behalf of kids
and families, with new solutions that reflect the way we
live and work today. We'll work with our allies to keep our
country safe. And we'll bring Americans together to take on
all the challenges we face.
"So as people across the state head to the polls, we hope
you'll join us. Thanks to early voting, it's easier than
ever to make your voice heard. Bring your friends and family
with you. We can't afford to let anyone sit this out.
"In case you think your vote probably won't count, in 2012,
Ohio was decided by an average of just 18 votes per
precinct. And in a close election like this one, yours could
make all the difference.
"You can find your polling location at HillaryClinton.com/OHVotesEarly.
Let's reject the cynicism and division that Donald Trump is
offering once and for all, and remind each other that we
truly are stronger together."
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