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Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote

It's Election Day 2012!  We asked our Instagram followers to show us how they're rocking the vote today by sharing their photos with the #EssenceVotes hashtag. Check out these reader shots straight from the polls.

By · Updated October 28, 2020
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@tiffe626

The line was wrapped around the building but that didn’t stop Tiffany and her husband from going to vote.

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@greatnessnme

#EssenceVotes

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@tarapook

“First time voter. Second time voter.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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04
@andria84

“99 problems and Mitt aint one.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@slim21simma

“Some important issues are on the ballot this year to me and I want a president that will fight for me, as a first generation American and Black woman who is in college.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@psychhall

“Me and my uncle were first in line to vote this morning!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@lbanksstyles

“I’m going back to the inauguration for sure.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@mtamorphis

“Exercise your right to vote!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@mochabeauty7

“Voted for her 4 year old son who was in her tummy when she went to vote in 2008.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@raewilliams_

“It was cold, but that wasn’t about to stop me!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@urtravelingdiva

“This family rocked the vote!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@mommyloveslondon

“Never too early to start voting.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@robinakabyrd

“Voted early!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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14
@naturallyglamorous

“We just voted!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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15
@jesuisbritt

“My brother’s first vote at 20 years old.  My dad would be so proud of this day.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@mycandyshoppe

“The couple that votes together…”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@urbangirlfabulous

“Well that is done…voting early is where it’s at.  What about you?”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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18
@Prettydok

“Waited in line for about 45 minutes to vote.  That’s nothing compared to all the blood, sweat and tears of my ancestors to exercise this right!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@Nikkiandthecity

#essencevotes

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@Sdcrockern

“Voted early!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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21
@Nenelaaced

“My little crew and I went out to vote today. If you want change you have to get out there and be a part of it.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
22
@Ajacks313

“Maryland voter because MY VOTE COUNTS!!!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
23
@Treesalldance

“Never too early!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
24
@Theladyluscious

“I voted, did you?”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
25
@Joycookpr

“#NorthCarolina”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
26
@Ishtastic_3

“I voted!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
27
@Csevolutionofstyle

“Just voted!  It felt different this time, I’m older, wiser and I fully understand what my vote in this Election means!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
28
@Bmad85

“Thankful for my right to vote and that I didn’t have to risk my life to vote unlike those before me!  I’m ready to move forward!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
29
@Thevintagemom

“Go Obama” 

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
30
@Whatwouldmommywear

“Don’t let anyone intimidate you or turn you away. This is a right that was denied from us for so long.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
31
@Daydree_

“Considering I am registered to vote in PA, I made it my duty to vote.  Pennsylvania is one of the swing states and every vote counts!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@Cncstyledyva

“It’s stylish to vote!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
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@Srmcbride

“Voted for the first time in California!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
34
@Cartiayreshay

“I voted!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
35
@Thomasagency

“Please vote!  Your vote does count.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
36
@Deenah32

 “I feel so awesome right now!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
37
@Stylecolorlove

 “In and out in 30 minutes. No excuses!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
38
@Ndeyesy

#EssenceVotes

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39
@Tarshacherry

“I couldn’t see myself not voting. Shut up and VOTE!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
40
@Kjae_stunnastylist

“We voted…so anxious!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
41
@Iluckedup

“Well worth the 3 hour wait.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
42
@Kwilk78

“Vote!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
43
@1Sexxceediva

“#FamilyAffair”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
44
@Shoemisses

“Happy Voting Day!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
45
@Partiesbystaciesheriff

“I voted, did you?”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
46
@Brandineloms

“I love the energy and the hustle of Election Day!” 

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
47
@Loveyoutopeace

“#sayitlout #obamanation #speakyourpeace”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
48
@Melmelbee

“It’s official…He Votado Hoy (they ran out of English stickers)!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
49
@Ayotraye

“Dutchess County Volunteer in Poughkeepsie, NY. They asked for spirit, and I’m giving them spirit!”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote
50
@Divasanddorks

“Picking Obama since 2007.”

Election Day 2012: Essence Readers Rock the Vote

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