Early Voting begins in Denton County

    The University of North Texas began early voting on Oct.20 for the convenience of students and community members.

“I didn’t have any problems with the booths or long lines,” Tyler Owens, 22, a junior journalism major, said. “I went straight in, and casted my ballot on the governor’s race, liquor sales, and fracking.”

Outside Sycamore Hall, on opposite sides of the lawn, there were pro-fracking and anti-fracking volunteers passing out information about fracking. Each volunteer had participated in early voting and was satisfied with the accessibility.

 “It’s a lot easier and more convenient,” said Baleigh Poston, 20, a senior political major who advocating for pro-fracking. “Plus, early voting gives people a longer period to vote.”

Fracking is one of the most controversial issues on the ballot, which could explain high early voter turnout said the Denton Record Chronicle.

 “People often times get confused with the wording,” said Adam Wiley, an alumni, and volunteer for the anti-fracking group. “That’s why we made fliers to help people who are against fracking to check FOR the ban.”