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LIVE BLOG: Election 2012
November 6, 2012
This is an archive of a live election day blog.
NorthEscambia.com is covering today’s election live on this blog and on Facebook.
We will update this live blog all day with the latest voting information, turnout reports and more beginning shortly after polls open at 7 a.m. and continuing throughout the day until after polls close at 7 p.m.
You can also take part in our live coverage…click here to read how to send us your photos and information, or just email news@northescambia.com.
Check back for frequent updates; the latest updates are listed first.
LIVE BLOG
2 pm.. This blog has has been temporarily suspended as we devote resources to covering the robbery and murder in Walnut Hill this afternoon. Complete election details tonight on NorthEscambia.com
1:20 p.m. Voters are reporting no line, no waiting at several of the rural precincts in North Escambia. Precincts are typically slower this time of afternoon until people begin to get off work.
Noon – During the previous hour, many North Escambia precincts reporting short waits of just a few minutes, some no waiting. Precincts often get a little busier during the noon hour and people vote with time off for lunch.
11:00 a.m. Don’t forget you can still download a sample ballot at EscambiaVotes.com if you are an Escambia, Florida, voter. You can read and study the amendments in advance and save yourself some time at the poll with the three page ballot. We also published an amendment guide (click here) explaining each one in detail.
10:10 a.m. Smooth and steady…No major problems being reported at the polls in the area this morning, and the lines to vote continue to be steady. Don’t forget your photo ID…that will slow you down and you’ll vote a provisional ballot.
9:00 a.m. Lines still being reported at precincts across the area. In a typical election, things usually begin to slow down a little after 9 a.m. and then get busy again around lunchtime. Let us know what it’s like at your precinct…email news@northescambia.com.
8:20 a.m. About a 20-30 minute wait to vote reported in Jay this morning.
8:10 a.m. Voters in Beulah reporting a wait of about an hour to vote this morning.
8:00 a.m. Voters in Walnut Hill reporting about a 40 minute wait and an unusually long line inside the building. During the primaries, voting in Walnut Hill was pretty much walk in, walk out.
7:15 a.m.. Polls are open. Reports of longer than usual line at polling places across the area. At the First Baptist Church of Bratt, the parking lot was packed with early morning voters (pictured above).
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Comments
4 Responses to “LIVE BLOG: Election 2012”
Precinct 19 – Barrineau Park Community Center is moving smoothly. I was in and out within 10 minutes.
short lines in walnunt hill area at 900 when my parents and i went to vote
Long lines everywhere it seems… Great to see the lines! Proud to see everyone voting! Spirits where amazingly uplifting in the lines! Great day to be an American!
Voted in Walnut Hill this morning with my 18 yr old son who was voting for the first time. Got there about 6:50 and was out the door by 7:20. Everyone was in good spirits.