“I think it’s our constitutional right to vote and decide who we want to be our next president,” said Amy Bollinger, a Jackson County voter.
Immigration, abortion and the economy are just a few issues that concern voters this election. Voters in Jackson County feel very strongly about coming out to voice their thoughts and opinions in the 2024 election.
There were a steady stream of voters coming in and out of the Jackson County Recreation Center in Cullowhee, NC earlier on Tuesday.
“I think it’s important to participate in democracy so you can say that your vote matters,” said Jackson County voter, Tom Downing.
In Swain County officials say a large number of people showed out for early voting. As of 12:30 p.m. roughly 300 ballots had been cast at the polling locations in the Swain County Courthouse and the Bryson City Federal Building.
Macon and Haywood County officials have noticed a similar trend. Over 4.2 million North Carolinians across the state cast their ballots early and in-person this year. So it is no surprise lines in Western North Carolina counties are shorter than in years past.
Across Jackson, Swain, Macon and Haywood County there have been no reported issues. Polling places in each of these counties are open until 7:30 p.m. As long as voters are in line by that time they will be able to cast their vote.
With contributions by Callia Addikis, Cody Cresman, Mackenzie Atkinson and Marie Spencer
