San Diegans race to voting centers ahead of Super Tuesday

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) - - San Diego County's voting centers were lined with motorists dropping of their tallies Monday.

The county has 217 ballot centers this election season.

On Monday, more than 360,000 San Diego citizens had already mailed in their ballots while others still choose the experience of strolling in to cast a vote.

" I'm 81 years of ages, so I believe that whenever I vote I'm doing something that I believe is right. This is what our country requires, doing the ideal thing," said citizen Tom Orred.

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The Registrar of Voters says centers have been open given that Feb. 24 for early voting.

" I love being able to vote," said one woman increasing to drop off her ballot. "I've never ever missed out on a vote considering that I was 18. It's essential. I believe women getting to vote is a huge deal. We worked hard for it for a long time."

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For lots of San Diegans, casting their vote is crucial.

" In a nutshell, the survival of our country. Putting the ideal people in office and getting back to a good way of life, economy and protecting the borders," stated San Diego resident David Buchanan.

This primary will decide who squares off in the 2024 governmental election in November. Lots of are casting votes with hope and anticipation of a different future.

" It's important to do your civic task and to reveal others it's easy to do," said Buchanan. "Its fast and easy."

What Californians require to know ahead of Super Tuesday

The Registrar of Voters states 1.9 million San Diegans are signed up to vote, and Tuesday will be a very hectic day with many people showing up to vote last minute.

"As we head into tomorrow, the informal election night results that can be found in soon after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 will consist of all mail in ballots we have received and processed prior to Election Day. It will also include early ballot in our workplace also," said Cynthia Paes, Registrar of Voters.

Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Mail in ballots should be postmarked by March 5. , if you're voting in person you should be in line by 8 p.m.