The final day of voting in a deeply divided nation’s high-stakes elections ran mostly smoothly through Tuesday afternoon, with only scattered problems at some polling locations. But by and large, Republicans and Democrats said the voting process went smoothly - and they were relieved to get it over with. A court approved the board’s petition to extend voting time to 10 p.m., instead of the planned 8 p.m. close. The county sent extra voting machines to Lehigh University and Lafayette College to accommodate the huge student turnout. Election Day turnout in urban polling locations is one of several factors analysts have said could decide the outcome.

Source: Washington Post November 06, 2024 12:51 UTC