This week we asked readers their thoughts on early voting, allowing them several days to cast a ballot ahead of Election Day.

I was aware of it, and I think it will help a lot of people. I’m used to going on Election Day; I’ve been doing it for 40 years, so I will continue to do it on Election Day. But it’s convenient for some people who can’t vote because it’s late, or they rush, or some people don’t take it seriously. Now some people will say they have time before the big day, so it’s convenient.
Melvin Roseborough
Parkchester

 

I always vote early on the day of the election, but okay, why not? Yes, I think being able to vote early would be good. It’s good because things happen at the last minute, so now you can get it out of the way.
Germia Maldonado
Pelham Parkway

 

I really don’t know about the early voting. I feel like the election will be decided on that one day, with physical paper ballots that can give a real count. I think with electronic ballots the numbers can move and there will be no way to correct it. I also think that including votes from days or weeks earlier will be too difficult. I don’t like the idea and prefer everyone votes on the one day; the old way.
Rafael Tolanteno
Norwood

No, I hadn’t heard about that, but I would vote early if I could. I think it would be a lot better. I think it would help the elderly and the disabled and it should also eliminate the long lines on Election Day.
William White
Charlotte Gardens

Things can happen before Election Day, so I’m wondering if a vote would be wasted. Someone could die, things could change and anything can happen. So what happens to those votes?
Roberto Garcia
Kingsbridge