A number of Grace Brethren churches and affiliated organizations around the country opened their doors yesterday as U.S. citizens voted. Several garnered mention in local newspapers. Portions of stories appear below, with links to the complete article.
Modesto, Calif., LaLoma Grace Brethren Church (Joel Richards, pastor), cited in the Modesto Bee.
Turnout and passions high as Modesto voters visit election polls
…Earlier in the morning – about 8:30 a.m. – La Loma Grace Brethren Church had 55 ballots in the box, and nearly as many people had dropped off mail-in or provisional ballots. The small polling place – just one stand that can accommodate four voters at a time – was very busy when it opened at 7 a.m., workers said, and had a line most of the first hour. …
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Voter Turnout This Morning Above Normal
…In Winona Lake at the Gordon Rec. Center, Wayne 10 poll inspector Karen Wildman said, “It’s going very well. We have a lot more than we typically do.”
As of about 9:20 this morning, she said the peak so far was between 6 and 7 a.m. “It was a long line, but there’s been a line except every once in a while,” Wildman said.
Wayne 3 poll inspector Janice Workman said, “It’s been real steady. It’s probably the biggest one I’ve worked and I’ve worked it for years.” …
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