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Like millions of Americans, I plan to vote in person on Election Day. I always vote in person. I treasure the \u201cI Voted\u201d sticker I get. My polling place is often busy, depending on the time of day. But I never have encountered what I consider long lines.<\/p>\n

I realize this year could be different.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hearing about people in other states who have waited in lines for more than 10 hours in recent weeks makes me remember my old Girl Scout motto: Be prepared. So I started preparing a Voting Day supply list. If you plan to vote in person between now and Nov. 3, you should consider doing the same.<\/p>\n

In-person voting likely will ramp up this coming week when many polling locations open for longer hours and on weekends. In addition, for those who\u2019ve been meaning to vote early, time is running out.<\/p>\n

To help voters in all those categories, my colleagues and I put together a three-part tips guide:\u00a0<\/p>\n