One of the few favorable aspects of life in Texas when I lived there from 1998-2004 was early balloting. A resident of a Texas county could, for a period of about two weeks conducted prior to an election, show up at any polling place in the county to vote in person. Polls were generally open with flexible hours. This often provided a great convenience for voters, particularly low income residents who might have problems arranging transportation to a specific polling place on election day or have trouble waiting in long lines. This avoids the somewhat onerous process of requesting an absentee ballot which at present is the only way to vote early in Ohio elections.

Very truly yours,
James W. Adams
Columbus, OH