As Election Day arrived in San Joaquin County, California, on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020, a steady stream of voters braved the rain to cast their ballots. Despite the inclement weather, the county saw a record turnout of voters, with many people determined to make their voices heard in this historic election.
The rain did not deter the enthusiasm of the voters, who arrived at polling places throughout the county in droves. Many of them had been waiting in line for hours, determined to make sure their votes were counted.
The county’s Registrar of Voters, Melinda Dubroff, was pleased with the turnout, noting that the rain had not dampened the enthusiasm of the voters. “We are seeing a steady stream of voters coming out to the polls despite the rain,” she said. “It’s really inspiring to see so many people taking the time to make sure their voices are heard.”
The county also saw a record number of mail-in ballots, with more than 200,000 ballots being returned. Dubroff noted that the county had taken extra steps to ensure that all ballots were counted, including setting up additional drop-off locations and extending the deadline for mail-in ballots.
The rain may have been a nuisance, but it did not stop the citizens of San Joaquin County from exercising their right to vote. As the polls closed, the county had seen a record turnout of voters, with many of them determined to make sure their voices were heard.
Steady stream of San Joaquin County voters head to the polls on Election Day despite rain
