Meaning of election

Toss to pkg election 2020.... sot - hannah kruse - starkville "we got two presidential candidates, very highly contested election that has a lot of repercussions in four years."

Carries a different meaning to each voter... sot - allen rex - starkville "it means a whole lot because i was a convicted felon federally in 1998 and i was incarcerated until 2008.

This is the first time i will be able to vote in that many years.

And with covid19 still in effect... patience was something voters had to rely on tuesday at the sportsplex in starkville... sot - hannah kruse - starkville "i got in line at 10:58 way back there.

I am not in the building yet.

It has been 21 minutes.

Honestly it is moving a bit quickly than i thought it would."

The time voters spent in line waiting to cast their vote..

Was a moment to reflect on their big decision.

Carla gates says with all that is taking place in the world..

It is important for her to vote this year..

Carla gates - starkville "anytime you know to vote is important to me but today was mostly important because of everything that is going on in the world.

I'm a mother, i have a son, i have a black son.

So this means everything to me not just for him but you know the entire world as a whole."

Nat sound of allen rex "came to vote... came to vote.."

But to allen rex..

He says the process for a convicted felon to vote wasn't an easy one.

And is hoping that will soon change... "this year you know federally and stuff needs change you know because we was convicted of a felon or whatever else you know, it shouldn't take away our rights.

It is just sad you know how congress and stuff you know goes against us instead of being there for us.

They say you know, you do your crime you pay your time... but you still can't get your right to vote."

Shot tag now polls do close at 7 p.

M.

And if you are in line by that time, you will still be able to cast