Roughly 50 million Americans have already voted early so far this election, and on Friday, Vice President Pence joined their ranks.
The vice president voted early in Indianapolis alongside his wife, Karen Pence, both receiving the hallmark “I Voted” sticker.
The former Indiana governor called the experience a “great honor,” but his appearance also caused grumbling among some voters who had arrived early to cast their votes as security protocols kept them waiting longer. The line stopped moving for about half an hour for Pence’s visit, according to NPR member station WFYI.
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