### Surprise Voting Convenience Draws Locals to Las Vegas Market

Tony Chavez and his wife, Elizabeth, made their routine visit to the Cardenas Market in East Las Vegas on Saturday to pick up some essentials: bread, three dozen eggs, and ingredients for tamales. Unexpectedly, their shopping trip turned into an opportunity to cast their ballots.

"When I saw the signs for voting, I decided to get it done right away," said 38-year-old Tony Chavez, proudly displaying an "I Voted" sticker on his Las Vegas Raiders letterman jacket. "I had already made my decision, and it's better to vote early to avoid the lines."

Tony, a cook by profession, was one of the many voters who took advantage of the first day of in-person early voting in Nevada, which continues through November 1. While he chose to keep his presidential choice private, he emphasized the importance of immigrant and women's rights, expressing that his vote would significantly impact his children's future.

James Still, another voter, found the convenience of voting at the market equally beneficial. His wife, Jennifer, wore a shirt in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Still stated that both he and his wife voted for Harris, citing that "politicians shouldn't tell women what to do with their bodies." For the Still family, like the Chavezes, casting their votes was an unexpected but welcome addition to their shopping trip.

The initiative to set up polling stations in accessible locations like markets aims to encourage early voting and make the process more convenient for Nevadans. As early voting continues, many residents are likely to find similar opportunities to vote while going about their daily routines.