Voters Turnout for Indiana Primary at Socially Distanced Polling Sites

Voters Turnout for Indiana Primary at Socially Distanced Polling Sites

In a pandemic primary.

From voters wearing american flag masks to poll workers donning plexiglas shields "last time i wasn't wearing this."

It was a voting experience unlike any other.

"i don't usually look like a criminal.

And use a q-tip to vote.

But it's all good.

It's clean.

I see a lot of sanitizer.

And they're distancing voters so, and alternating the machines so they have time to clean the machines.

So, it's safe."

Even with the safety guidelines -- voters -- able to move through the new process with ease.

"i was able to get in pretty quick.

Everything seems sanitized safe.

So, i didn't have to worry about getting sick or anything."

And in a year with 17 contested races in southwest indiana were mixed feelings about voter turnout.

"people aren't taking advantage of their right to vote."

Others -like lady liberty- more optimistic "so far it's been steady -- so we're hoping it stays steady."

The one common consensus: voting is an important civic duty going on in our country and our economy i think it's really important to get our and make your voice heard.

Whether it be in the primary elections or protesting or whatever but this is one way to create change or momentum."

While teachers fueled with passion-- even encouraging their students to vote.

"all politics is local -- so making sure -- making sure they're able to vote and get their voices heard today."

Because it's the first election of its kind-- as the pandemic changed not just the date-- but what voting looks like-- everyone forced to take a wait and see approach the indiana general election takes place on nov.

3rd.

Reporting from evansville marisa patwa you can