I am early voting today. I expect the lines to be long. For me, voting is an important part of my participation in our democracy. I vote in every election whether they are local, state-wide, or national. I’ve studied the issues and my choices are clear. I won’t spend much time in my voting space. Where I vote, we use electronic voting machines. We’re given a pencil with an eraser. We use the eraser to mark our choices on the screen. When I’m finished voting I will have a chance to review my choices. Once I’ve reviewed them I mark submit ballot. A computerized completed ballot is printed. I take this ballot to the clerk and I submit the ballot into another electronic device where my vote is registered. I receive a copy of my ballot and I return the pencil. I’ll pick up an “I voted” sticker and proudly wear it throughout the day. Voting is a big deal. If you’re in the U.S. I hope you are registered to vote and vote. Each vote makes a difference.