Thursday, November 8, 2012
At some precincts, nearly 70 percent of registered voters hit the polls. The area leaned toward Mitt Romney, but some areas came out big for Barack Obama.
- ELECTIONS
- Tim Lemke
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Residents in west Anne Arundel County showed strong interest in the general election Tuesday, as voter turnout outpaced the national average in many precincts. Turnout was especially high in pockets of Crofton and Odenton, where as many as two-thirds of registered voters cast their ballots. Early data indicates that nationwide, about 60 percent of registered voters cast a ballot. Poll results from west Anne Arundel County showed that voters generally favored Mitt Romney, but there were some precincts that showed heavy support for President Obama. Those who voted at Arundel Middle School and Arundel High School were among the biggest Romney fans, while Obama got his strongest showing at Seven Oaks Elementary School, Meade Heights …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Thousands of people proudly voted on Tuesday. Show off your stickers!
It's just a sticker, but it feels good to wear it, doesn't it? All around town, voters proudly walked around with their 'I Voted' stickers clinging to their shirts. We saw seniors sticking them to their sweaters and young kids sticking them to their noses. (Yes, we know the youngsters didn't actually vote, but give them credit for waiting in line patiently with Dad or Mom.) Upload a picture of you or your friends and family members wearing your sticker. Happy Election Day!
From Odenton to Crofton to Severn, voters reported wait times of an hour or more.
Residents of west Anne Arundel County reported long lines at polling centers Tuesday morning, with some prospective voters deciding to come back later in the day. Centers in Odenton, Crofton and Gambrills had packed parking lots, while voters in Severn said they waited more than 90 minutes during the morning rush. At Waugh Chapel Elementary School, voters sat in their cars and waited for voters to exit. One man said he waited about an hour to vote. But then he pointed to a long line near the school's entrance. "This wasn't here when I started," he said. Dave Daughters of Gambrills was found exiting Four Seasons Elementary School at about 10:30 a.m. He hadn't voted. "I have an appointment in Annapolis at 11:30...I can't stay any longer…
McGibblets
3:39 pm on Sunday, January 20, 2013
"Obama won. Get OVER IT! You have a Black President for another 4 years! Na-na-na-na-na!" 7 Oaks Mom? Its a shame someone with that kind of childish mentality is a mom. Love how you capitalize the B in black, it speaks volumes. more ›