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hexxorba t1_ivkfxo4 wrote

Yes the line at my location is 10000% longer than I’ve ever seen! Mostly elderly.

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Lord_Debuchan t1_ivkoxtx wrote

Hearing that it's mostly elderly doesn't give me any warm fuzzies on #3 or anything else really.

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ICareAboutNihilism t1_ivkxfq7 wrote

Elderly are more likely to vote on the day of. They have relatively few responsibilities, so they're usually available on voting day, and also it's routine. Now with new early voting, I saw a lot of people the other day when I voted and many demographics were there.

That doesn't mean the state is turning blue or anything, but yeah, I think younger turnout is getting better, especially with more convenient options for voting.

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MadMageMC t1_ivlmkdb wrote

> That doesn't mean the state is turning blue or anything.

It's depressing how many Republicans run unopposed in this state.

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mh555 t1_ivlve0y wrote

Our Dem choice in District 3 is about as bad as it gets. Maybe next time we can get a nominee worth considering.

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VaderTower t1_ivl6qww wrote

65+ historically and continues to be the highest turnout. 18 year olds don't vote much, 30-40 year olds vote more often 65+ vote a whole lot.

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ICareAboutNihilism t1_ivmhad7 wrote

Sure, that's how it's been. I said I think it's improving though. I would be stunned if a lower percentage of young people voted in this election than any other. We just got early voting this election and cannabis is on the ballot, which is no small thing for a lot of people.

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VaderTower t1_ivmiolm wrote

Good point, cannabis is definitely something the young crowd will come out for.

I have a feeling extra old people are coming out for the Galloway vote too though.

I just wish everyone voted and took it as seriously!

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huscarlaxe t1_ivl95dw wrote

> doesn't give me any warm fuzzies on #3

An acquaintance of mine works at a dispensary in OK and he was talking about how many people in assisted living have their cards.

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Diemon-Dave t1_ivmfjqa wrote

I voted a straight GOP ticket and also voted “yes” on 3.

I won’t be using cannabis, it doesn’t set well with me. What others decide about it should be left to them.

I think you’ll find how many “conservatives” feel the same way.

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RollOutTheGuillotine t1_ivn2nmd wrote

I'm a (legitimate, not democrat) leftist but grew up in a very red rural part of Missouri and can confirm that a whole lot of conservatives are pro cannabis. I think that's a pretty unifying "issue", honestly. It's the language of the bill that has some folks concerned and voting no, and I know a number of folks on the left who are opposed to the amendment because of that.

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