Early voting has kicked off in many states across the U.S., but in some places, voters are facing long wait times to cast their ballot.

In Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee, people spent hours in line preparing to vote ahead of the November 3 election.

Meanwhile, in states like Maryland, people in some counties have access to ballot drop off boxes to help in the election process.

See what people are saying as they prepare to vote and why some states are seeing long lines, while others have relatively easier access to polling locations.

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