Election Day On Social Media: Here’s What Utah’s Saying
Nov 6, 2018, 1:48 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Whether they voted weeks ago or were standing in line on Tuesday, record numbers of voters cast their ballots during the midterm elections.
Voters took to social media to air grievances, celebrate candidates, offer observations, and reflect on the right to vote.
Here’s what Utah was saying on Election Day.
On the ease of voting
The Utah Legislature made it easier than ever to vote this year, and we should all participate in this fundamental right. If you aren’t registered, you can register today and vote today. Get your id, and get to the polls. #utpol
— Paul Jones Dayton (@pdayton) November 6, 2018
Even if you are not registered..you can show up at most Utah Counties and vote! GO #utpol
— Jim Dabakis (@JimDabakis) November 6, 2018
#TipTuesday: In Utah you can show up at your local polling place, register to vote, and VOTE right on the spot! Just bring valid ID and proof of #Utah residence. No excuses now!! Find your polling place: https://t.co/bx6q9gY0n3 #IVoted #ElectionDay #saltlakecity #BeAVoter pic.twitter.com/aTOWPZsPYh
— Fourth Street Clinic (@4thStreetClinic) November 6, 2018
On voting lines
Long voting lines in Lehi. Voters at city hall tell me it has been a two hour wait! Voting officials believe the line will go down between 2-5 this afternoon but will get busy again this evening. @KSL5TV #utpol pic.twitter.com/1rFwE1tswD
— Sam Penrod (@KSLsampenrod) November 6, 2018
At the Salt Lake County Government Center and the #voting line is out the door! This is AWESOME! 💙🔥🗳 #utpol pic.twitter.com/suz9imJsMy
— Daisy Thomas (@DaisyGThomas) November 6, 2018
On ‘I Voted’ stickers
I actually voted weeks ago but I saved my sticker so I wouldn’t be an outcast today #IVoted #ElectionDay #Midterms2018 #utpol #ABC4Votes pic.twitter.com/EZvvCZsdjD
— Glen Beeby (@GlenBeebyNews) November 6, 2018
My mail-in ballot didn’t have an #IVoted sticker 🙁
The price you pay for convenience I suppose. #utpol— Brian Murdock (@kostaki) November 6, 2018
Did the thing early, still got my sticker! #iVoted #VotingMatters #utpol #utahdems #bluewave #BlueTsunami pic.twitter.com/vkynqk0xKl
— kylee ⚯͛ howell (@kybee801) November 6, 2018
On Republicans
Utah @UtahGOP coming out to #vote for Republicans today! Vote for @RepChrisStewart , @MittRomney and all our hard working Utah Republicans! #IVoted #ElectionDay #UT02 #utpol pic.twitter.com/lq04Gj6m61
— Rachel Reeves (@mrspmparkinson) November 6, 2018
The best way to start a work day, taking your calls of course. https://t.co/bnlpoNmW7M pic.twitter.com/bCF331L1P3
— Rep. John Curtis (@RepJohnCurtis) November 6, 2018
On Democrats
It’s been a long road, but I was so happy to cast my vote for @JennyWilsonUT, @urbannavajo, and @Tim_Populi this morning. Is it time for cocktails yet?#utpol #utdems #BeAVoter pic.twitter.com/ooHT0u6nna
— Hope Glenn (@hopeglenn) November 6, 2018
@ShireenGhorbani entered Democratic HQ to cheers and applause from all the staffers and volunteers who are here getting out the vote. Vote Shireen for healthcare, keeping families together, and so many more reasons! #electionday #utpol #utdems #imautahdem #vote pic.twitter.com/cnNzXUlHQg
— SL County Dems (@SLCountyDems) November 6, 2018
On third-party candidates
At the polls. @BryanSenate18 @Bowden4Senate #polls #election #Elections2018 #2018MidtermElections #2018Elections #electionday #Politics #UTPol pic.twitter.com/S6MbQEPjjw
— Kevin Bryan (@kevinbryansplac) November 6, 2018
Thank you Eric! You have also run an admirable campaign that has given Utahns a choice that they can be proud and confident about. #utpol #electionday @UnitedUtahParty https://t.co/xe7dCaST30
— Alexander Castagno (@votecastagno) November 6, 2018
On the importance of voting
#ElectionDay2018 #ElectionDay #Election2018 #GoVote #Vote #VoteTuesday #Voted #Voted2018 #Pol #UTPol #HashtagMania5000 pic.twitter.com/f2d0JX6Jjq
— Jeff McGrath (@youtah) November 6, 2018
And on Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox
#Utah! Our Lt. Gov @SpencerJCox worked super hard to make these cheesy ads. Don’t let his work be in vain. #vote #vote #vote https://t.co/21tQBXQx4k
— Scott Talbot (@scottytalbot) November 6, 2018
With all the stories coming out of Georgia, Texas, and the like, I couldn’t be prouder of Utah and the job @SpencerJCox and his office did at encouraging and helping every last Utahn cast their vote.
— jd (@JDisJustin) November 6, 2018
Me overseeing elections this morning vs me overseeing elections tonight. pic.twitter.com/82a5mRNEJ0
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) November 6, 2018
