The last of the voting line at TSU. Stragglers are still cheering on the exhausted few. I’ve encountered folks who have been in line since 6 p.m., and yes, their feet hurt.
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Everyone is inside now. Many said the brunt of their wait was inside, rather than the courtyard leading up to the library.
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I just asked , as he left the TSU polling center with a 100+ voters still waiting inside, to comment on the long lines and he said “I don’t speak to the .”
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Hervis Rogers, the last voter standing (well, actually sitting because he carried a chair with him), has entered the voting room.
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One of the final voters — a motorcyclist — ran out of gas as he left the polling site parking lot. He said someone was coming to help him. Hope he’s OK.
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I just wanted to say thanks for being so respectful. I don’t follow many journalists but you didn’t push any questions or make it more stressful after his long wait. Just wanted to give some kudos 👍🏼
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Nicole. I’m with NBCDFW in Dallas. Was wondering if we could use you voter soundbite with credit to you and chron.com?
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He waited 7 hours, and had to go straight to work. That, my friends, is a Patriot.
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His seem like his feet hurt and he had to go to work. Man. I don't want to hear anyone else's excuse why they cant take the time to vote.
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