DA County clerk’s office packed with people looking to register to vote

Voters in Dona Ana County rushed to the polls Tuesday, the first day of early voting.

October 11, 2016 was also the last day to register to vote. The County Clerk’s Office was packed as residents registered to vote at the very last minute.

LINK: Voting locations in Dona Ana County

Some of the newly-registered voters simply walked over to the polling station and stood in a long line to cast their ballot and take advantage of this first day of early voting.

Recent polls are show Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are two of the most unpopular candidates ever.

While some voters said they wished there were different options, others felt confident in their choice.

“The polls are showing that Trump’s down and I was going to stand in solidarity against Trump by voting for Clinton but since I feel confident that he won’t get in the White House, I felt confident voting third party,” Dylan Cox said.

“I’m a Vietnam veteran and I have to vote for the right candidate: Donald Trump,” said Howard Schalk.

LINK: Super Sample Ballot in Dona Ana County

Early voting in Dona Ana County continues Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the government center.

It ends the Saturday before Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 8th.

LINK: Information on how to obtain an absentee ballot