Thousands Visit Susan B. Anthony Grave On Election Day
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CBSDFW.COM) - Thousands of people flocked to the grave of women's suffragist leader Susan B. Anthony on Election Day to pay their respects.
According to CBS affiliate WROC-TV, a steady stream of people visited the grave and decorated it with "I Voted" stickers and American flags. Some even left yellow roses, which was the symbol of the women's suffrage movement.
The visiting hours at Mt. Hope Cemetery where the grave is located were extended 9:00 p.m. to accommodate visitors.
Meanwhile, it is now up to the American people to decide who will be the next President of the United States. The polls here in Texas are already open and voters across the state and the country are casting their ballots.
There was a record early voter turnout in Texas, so election lines on Tuesday are expected to be long. The Secretary of State's Office said that Texas had 15.1 million registered voters going into Tuesday's election. Almost 4.5 million Texas residents cast early ballots in the state's 15 largest counties.
Starting on Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m., CBS 11 News political reporter Jack Fink will be online on CBSDFW.COM and on Facebook Live with election results. Republican Allen West and Democrat Domingo Garcia will share their insight along with the panel. We will also be taking your questions — so join in on the conversation!
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