I voted a week ago. You could have too. Anyone who believes there is the slightest possibility that they may not be able to get to the polls on time needs to apply for an absentee ballot.
Indeed, I think it is imperative that people vote at least a week before the election since that way they cannot be swayed by exit polls or these horrid last minute smear commercials that I have been seeing the last couple of days.
I know I could have gotten an absentee ballot, but I choose not to. I don't trust the U.S. mail. As a matter of fact, Fox news had interviewed someone last week who was saying that if you do vote by mail, there are some things you should know. One thing that shocked me, was when this person said that absentee ballots are not counted unless the election is so close that they need to use them to determine a winner. The other thing he said was that if you vote by mail, you'd better track it.
People who are swayed by exit polls, or last minute commercials, are not serious voters. When one knows the issues and the candidates, there should be no flip-flopping when election day comes.
Where we live, I don't have to worry about not being able to get to the voting booth on election day. I can get there by driving, by snowmachine, by cross-country skis, and even a long hike if I have to.