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Samoine Chapman pauses to think as she votes with her daughter Giada Chapman, 3, at The Potter's House Church on Nov. 2, in Denver, Colorado. The church is located in Arapahoe County, traditionally a conservative area though during the last election the county was carried by the Democrats. It is considered a bellweather county and will likely end up playing a pivotal role in which direction the state ends up voting. Chapman said this is the second time she has brought her daughter to the polling place hoping to teach her all about the voting process. She said Giada remarked "Mommy, I voted for Obama" as she went through the process this time around.

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