On Tuesday, Nov. 4, I began the process of voting in Maine for the second time, as an out-of-state student from Connecticut.
I thought it was a good idea to capture myself and what voting was like for me as an out-of-state student.
As I got to the Collins Center of the Arts (CCA), I was met by a sign that said “Vote Here from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.” When I got inside, I was met by a friendly face who said I was registered to vote.
I said there with my ID and thought about how wonderful it was that I was able to vote. I can have my voice heard even though I am hundreds of miles away from home. I am able to vote at school and vote for the community that directly impacts me almost year-round.
As the screen lit up and said that my vote had been processed, I was able to get my sticker. When choosing a sticker, they had the regular American flag ones that said “I Voted!” But, as I did last year, I picked up “I Voted! Orono”. I was asked why that sticker.
It is because it makes me feel an immense amount of pride to be able to vote in this town.
