US Election: When, Where And How To Vote
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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As election day edges closer, many Americans have already cast their votes in early voting - in person or by mail
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Others will vote in person at registered polling booths on November 5
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Timing depends on the state and municipality. Some polls in Vermont, for example, open as early as 5 am Eastern time (ET)
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In many states, polls open between 7 am and 8 am ET, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, Iowa and Florida
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Polling stations close between 7 pm ET and 1 am ET
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Voters are assigned polling locations within each district, in public buildings, such as convention centres, libraries, schools and community centres
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Most voters vote with hand-marked paper ballots. Typically, voters fill in an oval or square next to their preferred candidate's name
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Some jurisdictions provide ballot marking devices (BMDs) that allow voters to cast their votes on a digital device. The device then produces a paper record of the vote
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A small number of voters cast their votes using a direct recording electronic (DRE) voting system, with which voters press a button or touchscreen to cast their votes
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