In a remarkable turn of events, a Florida woman in labor insisted on casting her vote before heading to the hospital. Her husband had to make a quick detour to the local elections office to secure a mail-in ballot. Witnesses at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office shared the extraordinary story, noting that the husband approached them with a unique request: he needed a ballot for his wife, who was waiting in the car, ready to give birth.
According to the office’s statement to CNN, the woman was adamant about voting before receiving medical attention. “I have never seen anything like this before,” remarked Karen Briceño González, a member of the voter service team. “We strive to ensure every eligible voter has the opportunity to vote, regardless of their situation, even if it means assisting someone in labor.”
Briceño González recounted how the husband presented two driver’s licenses at the counter. Initially, she thought only one was needed, but when he explained that his wife was in labor, she hurried outside. To her surprise, the laboring mother expressed her determination to fill out her ballot right then and there, even as she began practicing her Lamaze breathing. “She said, ‘No, no, no! I need to fill it out right now,’” González told Fox 35. After completing her ballot and receiving an ‘I Voted’ sticker, the couple promptly left for the hospital.
Eileen Deliz, another elections clerk, speculated on the woman’s decision to wait until labor to vote but mentioned that the couple didn’t elaborate on their reasoning. Regardless, the incident brought some excitement to the busy election cycle. As they drove off to an Orlando hospital, the couple remained unnamed, but for now, we can refer to her as The Determined, Dilated Voter.
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In summary, this extraordinary story of a woman prioritizing her civic duty even during labor highlights the lengths to which some will go to ensure their voice is heard in the democratic process. It serves as a reminder of the importance of participation in elections, no matter the circumstances.