They came to take part in the 2020 election, but it required a lot patience.

After nearly 94,000 New Yorkers cast a ballot during day one of early voting on Saturday, those large crowds spilled over to Sunday as well. Outside a polling location in the Bronx, the line snaked around several buildings and included dozens and dozens of people. Some stood in line for up to three hours.

By Sunday night, the New York Board of Elections tweeted that nearly 194,000 New York City residents headed to the polls during the first two days of early voting.

Janet Brathwaite was near the end of the line Sunday when the kindness of a stranger helped keep her warm on what was a chilly fall day.

“When I got on line, I said, ‘Oh my God, I’m cold!’ I didn’t bring my heavy coat; she gave me this scarf and a pair of gloves," Brathwaite said.

Braithwaite said she didn’t mind the wait, though.

“I grew up in the 60s where a lot of lives were sacrificed in order for us to have this right, so that’s why I’m here,” explained Braithwaite.

Poll worker Midaglia Cortes spent her lunch break chatting with voters and said the high turnout energized her.

“I see everybody and I just wanted to let them know what they’re doing is important, I appreciate it. I see that and they’re glad to hear it,” she said.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was among those who waited in line to vote. She was spotted chatting with constituents and taking pictures along the way.

She had some harsh words for the NYC Board of Elections, calling the long wait times unacceptable.

"There is no place in America where two, three, four-hour waits to vote is acceptable. And just because it's happening in a blue state, doesn't mean it's not voter suppression. If this was happening in a swing state, there would be national coverage," she said.

After waiting two hours, Janet Brathwaite finally got the chance to get inside and fill out her ballot, happy her voice will be heard on Election Day.

“I accomplished my mission and I’m going to make a difference.”

Early voting continues until November 1. If you’re planning to take part, make sure you’re dressed for the weather, as the long lines are expected to continue.

If you’re not planning to vote early in-person or on Election Day, you have until Tuesday, October 27, to mail-in an absentee ballot application or submit an online request for one. 

Your ballot must be postmarked by November 3 for your vote to count. 

Head to findmypollsite.vote.nyc for more information.