If I attempt to edit the running poll it will delete all votes cast up until that point and start over.
I always post a deadline for posting photos in the contest instructions, along with the date the poll will start

For everyone who missed the current contest (Halloween) and who wanted to add their photo, I'm sorry that I can't add you to the voting. But I've started the November contest, so there's lots of time to get a pic ready for that one
