Voters brave long lines at early voting sites in Chicago
Many voters said they were dedicating half their day to standing in line so they could cast their ballot. Sabrina Franza reports.
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Many voters said they were dedicating half their day to standing in line so they could cast their ballot. Sabrina Franza reports.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners, and some voters have stood for hours to make their voices heard. Sabrina Franza reports.
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