L.A. Voters Stuck in Line Tell Us Why It's Worth the Wait

Henry CherryCulture

Margarita LugoMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Margarita LugoMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Margarita LugoMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Margarita LugoMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Margarita LugoMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”36

Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Occupation: Property manager

Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”"I see it not only as my right but my civic duty."Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Danielle GallowayMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Danielle GallowayMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Danielle GallowayMargarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”and I’m excited to be a part of a new change.”Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Gayl Murphy (age not given)

Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Occupation: Neighborhood Council

Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”“I’ve voted in every single election in my entire life.”Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Tim Hitpas (age not given)

Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”Occupation: After-school teacher

Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”“Working around children makes you aware that every vote counts.”Margarita Lugo, 70

Occupation: Retired/homemaker

“I'm here for a new change — trying to make things better.”

The line of voters was slow going at Hollywood City Hall this morning — at one point the queue stretched an entire block. And more than once, members of the precinct's staff came out to ask if anyone wanted to volunteer to help. You’d get 75 bucks for your service — and some priceless civic pride. (At least one guy took them up.)

But as they snaked toward the polls, voters were quick about one thing: their willingness to explain why they're voting.

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