Board of elections offices across the state have begun to see a lot more foot traffic as voters who wish to avoid the election day crowds still lack faith in handing their ballots to the U.S. Postal Service. | Stock Photo
Board of elections offices across the state have begun to see a lot more foot traffic as voters who wish to avoid the election day crowds still lack faith in handing their ballots to the U.S. Postal Service. | Stock Photo
With increased absentee voting and many voters choosing to hand in their ballots in-person due to concerns regarding the U.S. Postal Service, Board of Elections offices across the state are seeing a lot more business than usual.
The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections office has had a continuous flow of voters every day in recent weeks, WBTV 3 reported on Oct. 5.
"You're dealing with a few hundred people every day who are walking their ballot in and dropping it off," Michael Dickerson, executive director of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, told WBTV 3.
For some voters, submitting an absentee ballot in-person serves the same function as early voting, WBTV 3 reported. Many say they found the process fast and easy and prefer it to the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by voting in-person on election day.
"Being an octogenarian, it's probably safer," Barbara Barnes WBTV 3.
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