How America is Voting Right Now On Election Day
We’re checking in on how America is voting this Election Day. This is what’s going on right now.
Lucas Jackson / Reuters
November 8 has finally come, and the election is underway. We’ve been checking in with voters nationwide on Twitter, and will be monitoring all day as America heads to the polls. This is what’s going on right now.
Two protesters were reportedly arrested after starting a demonstration in a New York polling place, while pundits worried about how the election might come down to just one state.
Protest inside polling station where Trump votes. Two women arrested. #Election2016 #vote pic.twitter.com/YxXKb8NwMD
— Sharon Clott Kanter (@sharonclott) November 8, 2016
Election Day! Finally. My great hope is it ends tonight. No recounts. No uncalled races. No voting screw-ups. Florida, I'm talking to you! 🌴
— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) November 8, 2016
These poll watchers in West Philly are mostly just smiling at people. pic.twitter.com/2sgxvgBOBN
— Jason Nark (@JasonNark) November 8, 2016
Voters began lining at polls nationwide in the early morning hours. While many voters said they had smooth access to the polls, reporters in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York reported various issues with long lines and malfunctioning ballot scanners.
The line this morning at my polling place on the upper west side. pic.twitter.com/KSY6EyxQNa
— Miles Doran (@MilesDoran) November 8, 2016
Long lines early at 7am the Presbyterian church polling place in Hempfield township, PA. @nprpolitics pic.twitter.com/C8YSFToNwr
— Don Gonyea NPR (@DonGonyea) November 8, 2016
Guy at polling place says the lines are long all over Susquehanna Twp. #ElectionDay @PennLive pic.twitter.com/hrCYJPGwax
— ByJohnLMicek (@ByJohnLMicek) November 8, 2016
The line at North Park Library in Henrico. #ElectionDay #henrico #rva pic.twitter.com/2FFoWLvlN2
— Rachel DePompa (@RachelDePompa) November 8, 2016
As of midday, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates on both sides had cast their votes. Long lines persisted for some polling places, while many Trump and Hillary supporters shared their voting stickers on social media.
This Navy veteran took a bus and walked 3 blocks on crutches to vote for Clinton in Norfolk. Says Trump doesn't know more than the generals. pic.twitter.com/YXVSRfArP6
— Brock Vergakis (@BrockVergakis) November 8, 2016
Even on Election Day: pic.twitter.com/lhkOvwGvo5
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) November 8, 2016
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