There were more than 75 people standing outside many polling stations when the doors opened at 7 a.m.
But those voters remained in good spirits as they eagerly awaited what many described as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to participate in history.
"This is the first time I've gotten to the poll before it's opened ever," Steve Hachten, a retired federal worker, said at about 6:50 a.m. outside the fire station in Eastport. "I'm just enthused about this election. I want to get my vote in...
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Don - 2008-11-04 19:59:44
From the state board of elections Web site: "A voter may wear campaign paraphernalia (buttons, t-shirts, or stickers) into the polling place while he or she is there to vote (the voter may not linger in the polling place after voting)."
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Slide Show Question - 2008-11-04 18:28:47
In the one photo Gov. O'Malley is shown talking to a voter -- inside a polling location in Annapolis. He's clearly wearing a presidential campaign button on his lapel. I may be misinformed, but isn't it against the rules in Maryland to show up with any political messaging on your person?
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