How Did Voting Go In Brookline: Let Us Know

BROOKLINE, MA — After a marathon political campaign, Election Day 2020 finally arrived.

This year's election might look a bit different because of the pandemic. Record numbers of people have already voted early and by mail.

Read more: Long Lines For Voters Across Massachusetts

But if you're heading out to the polls to vote in person — or have already voted today — we want to hear from you.

What was your experience like at your polling place? Did you encounter long lines or significant wait times?

Share your experiences and comments by emailing jenna.fisher@Patch.com or in the comments below.

If you still plan to vote in person, polls in Massachusetts are open through 8 p.m.. Go here for more information on how and where to vote in person.

Record voter turnout is expected across the nation, fueled by a contentious presidential race. Republican President Donald Trump faces former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House.

"Seamless," Brookline Select Board member and candidate for Norfolk county commissioner Heather Hamilton said upon voting last month. " I have to say I was very impressed with the whole operation."

In September, the town had 38,610 registered voters, of those some 18,885, or 48.9 percent cast ballots during the September presidential primary. During the 2016 presidential election, there were 39,069 registered voters in town and of those, 29,680 cast ballots, or 76 percent, up from 49.3 percent during the primary.

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