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HE WAS BOOKED INTO JAIL WITHOUT BOND. WELL, JUST FIVE DAYS AWAY FROM THE ELECTION AND MANY ARE PREDICTING RECORD VOTER TURNOUT HERE IN ALABAMA AND ACROSS THE NATION. NOW, WILL THAT COME WITH EXTRA SECURITY AS MANY PRECINCTS AT MANY PRECINCTS, THAT IS. WVTM 13 S LISA CRANE LIVE AND LOCAL AT A POLLING PLACE IN BIRMINGHAM WITH MORE ON WHAT THAT WILL LOOK LIKE. LISA. YEAH, WE’RE AT THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS, WHICH ALSO SERVES AS JEFFERSON COUNTY VOTER PRECINCT NUMBER 5280, AND SOME POLL WORKERS HERE GOT SOME TRAINING TODAY ON WHAT THEY CAN EXPECT NEXT TUESDAY. IF SOMEBODY WAS TERRIBLE FROM DECIDING WHO WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT TO A NEWLY FORMED CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN ALABAMA, THIS IS AN ELECTION EXPECTED TO DRAW RECORD NUMBERS OF VOTERS TO THE POLLS. WE HAVE OVER HALF A MILLION REGISTERED VOTERS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. WE’RE EXPECTING EXPECTING WELL OVER 300,000 TO TURN OUT NEXT TUESDAY. SO IN RAW NUMBERS, THAT’S A LOT OF FOLKS. AND THAT PUTS PRESSURE ON THE PARKING LOT AND THE TRAFFIC TRAFFIC LIGHTS, THE TURN SIGNALS. SO WE’RE TRYING TO PREPARE FOR THAT. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS SAYS VOTERS NEED TO BE PATIENT. BUT EVEN WITH THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS EXPECTED TO TURN OUT, HE SAYS HE DOESN’T EXPECT ANY SECURITY ISSUES, ALTHOUGH THEY WILL BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING. WE WILL HAVE SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES IN THE AREA OF EVERY PRECINCT, PLUS WE’VE TALKED TO ALMOST EVERY MUNICIPAL POLICE FORCE ALSO, SO THEY’LL BE AWARE AND ENGAGED IF NEEDED. ON NEXT TUESDAY. OFFICIALS WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SAY WHILE THEY’RE GOING TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT, THEY NEED VOTERS TO BE VIGILANT AS WELL. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING AND NOTHING IS TOO SMALL. IF YOU THINK IT’S OUT OF PLACE, PLEASE LET US KNOW. NOW. UNLIKE MANY OTHER STATES, ALABAMA DOES NOT HAVE EARLY VOTING. BUT ACCORDING TO STEVENSON, WE DO HAVE IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING, WHICH MEANS A PERSON CAN VOTE IN PERSON AT THEIR COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND ONLY THEIR COUNTY COURTHOUSE UP TO 45 DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION. AND DON’T FORGET, POLLS ARE OPEN 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M. AND AS LONG AS YOU ARE IN LINE BY 7 P.M., YOU’RE GOING TO BE ALLOWED TO VOTE, NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES YOU TO GET THROUGH THAT LINE.
Potential record-breaking voter turnout could cause increased security issues
On Nov. 5, many are predicting record voter turnout here in Alabama and across the nation. With that will come extra security at many precincts. From deciding who will be our next president to a newly formed congressional district in Alabama, this is an election expected to draw hundreds of thousands of Alabamians to the polls.The chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars, Barry Stephenson, said, “We have over half a million registered voters in Jefferson County. We're expecting well over 300,000 to turn out next Tuesday. So, in raw numbers, that's a lot of folks. And that puts pressure on the parking lot, on the traffic, traffic lights, the turn signal. So we're trying to prepare for that.”Stephenson said voters need to be patient. Even with hundreds of thousands expected to turnout, he doesn't expect any security issues, although they will be prepared for anything. Stephenson said, “We will have sheriff's deputies in the area of every precinct. We've talked to almost every municipal police force also, so they'll be aware in and engaged if needed until next Tuesday.”Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department say while they will be on the lookout, they need voters to be vigilant as well. Deputy Henry Irby added, “If you see something, say something. Nothing is too small. If you think it's out of place, please let us know.”Unlike many other states, Alabama does not have early voting. However, we do have in-person absentee voting. So, a voter can cast their ballot in person at their county courthouse and only there for up to 45 days before an election.Don't forget: the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote, no matter how long it takes you to move through the line.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
On Nov. 5, many are predicting record voter turnout here in Alabama and across the nation. With that will come extra security at many precincts. From deciding who will be our next president to a newly formed congressional district in Alabama, this is an election expected to draw hundreds of thousands of Alabamians to the polls.
The chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars, Barry Stephenson, said, “We have over half a million registered voters in Jefferson County. We're expecting well over 300,000 to turn out next Tuesday. So, in raw numbers, that's a lot of folks. And that puts pressure on the parking lot, on the traffic, traffic lights, the turn signal. So we're trying to prepare for that.”
Stephenson said voters need to be patient. Even with hundreds of thousands expected to turnout, he doesn't expect any security issues, although they will be prepared for anything. Stephenson said, “We will have sheriff's deputies in the area of every precinct. We've talked to almost every municipal police force also, so they'll be aware in and engaged if needed until next Tuesday.”
Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department say while they will be on the lookout, they need voters to be vigilant as well. Deputy Henry Irby added, “If you see something, say something. Nothing is too small. If you think it's out of place, please let us know.”
Unlike many other states, Alabama does not have early voting. However, we do have in-person absentee voting. So, a voter can cast their ballot in person at their county courthouse and only there for up to 45 days before an election.
Don't forget: the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote, no matter how long it takes you to move through the line.
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