last minute votes. the voter registration system is up and down frustrating thousands of voters. >> we're live at the secretary of state's office to sort this out. statewide voter registration system was down for 29 minutes. and back up now. but for able to process ballots and some had to cast provisional ballots. i'm joined with secretary of state wayne williams. what can you tell us about what went wrong? >> we're working on the cause. we did work to bring up the system again once it did go down. colorado law does have provisions so that individuals that were in line cast a

>> and how much of a delay does this cause in the results? >> no one was turned away and anyone still had the ability to cast a ballot. they're clear on that point and no one gets turned away even if the system is down for a minute or 29 minutes. we have 2.4 million ballots. those results will be released as soon as as the clerks process them as others. you'll have initial results by 7:30. those wwll represent at least 2 million of the ballots cast. >> the system is back up and running now, down for 29 minutes. with that system down temporarily, some were frustrated.

the outage now. >> it lasted just about 30 minutes. it's now back up and people were able to vote, let me tell you what they did. they started a provisional voting process and one person made it through and it takes longer. by the time others were ready to receive it, that system was up and running again. so, one person cast it vote will be counted as long as that person was able to vote. the line here is 10 minutes. longer sometimes but it's nothing these people can't handle here. your voice, your vote, and last minute voters have some last minutes to vote and they are. making their ways to the polls. the latest ballot returns, 2.4 million have been received.

and we're live in a polling center to show how many people are casting before the deadline. >>reporter: we're at downing and this is one of the busiest locations. it's this long or longer since 7:00 a.m. at last count, 107 people in line and the wait is 1.5 hours an here in line asking the people if they're frustrated but he's pleased with the voter turnout. and we could expect an 80% turn out in the state, that's a huge number. i'm joined here now with a first time voter, 20-year-old alexander perez and why are you waiting today? >> it's a big moment for our generation to vote. i wanted to go in and

time in person. >>reporter: how are you feeling about voting? >> i'm excited to do it, it's awesome. >>reporter: how long have you been in line? >> i've been here 30 minutes or so. not too long. >>reporter: longer wait than you expected? >> i didn't expect anything. i knew there was going to be a long line. >>reporter: thanks for joining us. a wait here for an hour and a half. we'll keep you posted. i love that, and clinton and trump voted this morning in new york. and this, over social media. donald trump peaking over as his wife is filling out herbal lot. we have national team coverage for you including where they'll be as results come in and

delivery her victory speech behind me and a glass ceiling that she hopes to break and does have reason to be hopeful. she's up in the polls. and she's spending the day in west chester and a line around the block down the corner. hoping to celebrate with her as well, are her family and friends. >> trump campaign headquarters. we won't see him until late tonight. there are questions about if he'll show up depending on when the results come out. we saw him when he cast his own ballot today. otherwise, he'll lay low with his family at trump tower after a long day blitzing the swing states. the public will be here at 6:30

will be later than that. i'm covering the trump campaign, now back to you. again, if you vote in colorado, too late to mail it in. but for a couple of more hours, drop it out in person or walk to your local polling system. polls close at 7:00. >> when you do cast your ballot, there's more up for grabs than the next president. we're deciding on 9 taxing tobacco and universal healthcare. >> there are students who voted for the first time today and a clear average shows colorado leaning tonight. they make up 31% of eligible voters for millennials. >> our generation is back-and- forth on who to vote for and

it's very exciting. i'm excited to cast my ballot. >> colorado has very high early voting numbers but we're hearing from some of you concerned that your mail in ballots were rejected. we're live from jefferson county. it has to do with the signature? >> here's one of the sample envelopes. the signature bar, i'm the first to admit, i don't know how this wo signature varies with the mood i'm in. you might be the same. it doesn't match on this with what they have with voter registration or you don't sign it, your ballot will be rejected. >> i've taken the time to do the research and i was concerned that i world wouldn't be able to vote. >> her mail in ballot process

this morning that her ballot was rejected. >> it's been 20 years, and it changes. >> it didn't match what they had on file and we found others sounding off on social media and writing denver 7 who had the same problem. it's not uncommon and something that hit the secretary of state name and by the time she was a college student it was a scrawl and the clerk sent her a letter saying this doesn't match. >> i reviewed it and commended my judges and she connected it. >> there are two primary reasons that it would be rejected, no signature or a signature that doesn't resemble what is on file.

out an affidavit proving you've signed it. >> it made me think about not doing that approach anymore. i'll probably take more time to find the sit er and go and vote. >> if it's been rejected, you have 8 days to prove that. it's not over tonight, so, it will go eight for days to it. if you are worried, it's not really just the presidential election we're voting for, it's all of these local races and many times, those are decided by a few votes. just getting started on election day. and breaking news, one person is dead, an aurora police officer shot. and we have team coverage, denver 7 lance hernandez is in

and we're in mount bellow as well. >> yes, police are processing the scene. llok behind me, still out here, and they're not telling us much other than the fact this was all because of a deadly shooting investigation that started in aurora. an officer was sent to an house to investigate a shooting, the suspect was still that police officer received information about the whereabouts. and thht is where we're at. 46th and dearborn is where he lived. and this is a pictured taken by the neighbor. outside what is believed to be the residence. the officer involved in the

life-threatening injuries. and while we're out here, i spoke with a gentlemen that knew the victim and he that was shot and killed. >> just hardworking, just every day person. i see he him every now and then. to hear names threw me off. >> the same gentlemen tells because his friend was dating the woman who had a child with the suspect. this crossed into denver so the jurisdiction also responded but the denver officer was not injured. we're in denver, denver 7. and air tracker 7 flew over the scene where it started.

who saw everything? >> she came over here to visit a niece and parked her suv against the apartment building and she noticed the driver point a gun out his window aiming at a young man and heard the gunfire. a few hours ago, evidence markers on the pavement next to shell casings left behind. you crews removed his clothing in an effort to safe his life. >> i didn't duck, i got under my car to go to see what the little boy was doing. and trying to tell the man stop. >> the only thing that police told me, this shouting was linked to the one in that area. she was a nurse at one point and with a number of shots

that victim would have survived. and said that the police said that the shooter had a child in his car when he pointed the gun and fired. thieves break into a gun store and make off with a stash. >> the award you can get to help police take crooks off the street. an event switch to centurylink and get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet for just $20 a month. that's the speed you need to stream... ...game... ...connect on social media... learn, shop and more with fast in-home wifi. so call 844-565-link. get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet for just $20 a month for one year when bundled with a qualifying home phone plan. speed may not be available in your area. call today.

his fate after shooting his girlfriend in the face. he shot her last year while at a home and she was found covered in blood and did survive. he could face up to 80 years in prison. a $10,000 reward to help find the people who broke into a gun store in colorado

break in on september 23 and stole 17 guns. sunsetting on the continental divide and a quiet election day. and around much of the country. loveland is opening up thursday morning, that's terrific and conditions across the state, it's been a nice day to just those high clouds but temperatures have been nice in the 60s and 63 downtown and airport. humidity at 20% and winds out of the east and the high temperature was 64 and 32 was the low and the normals 52 and 28. tallied up the temperature averages since the first of the year. and if you average them, 55.5 is the average temperature in the denver area since january 1, 2.1 degrees above normal and

sunny and pleasant day and warm. high of 70 otherwise 60s to near 70 and mid 50s expected in the mountains and front range numbers are 50s and upper 60s to right around 70 for denver and high lands ranch and conditions tonight, mostly clear and high clouds and then tomorrow, the high expected to climb up to around 70 stays very dry and quiet into the weekend. cooler on friday and saturday, back to 70s and bright spots tomorrow and saturday and monday, partly cloudy and windy and dry through tuesday. but looking at some of the new longer range computer models indicating by wednesday of next week, snow for the mountains

coming. i'm looking forward to tomorrow because the election is done. >> i'm not convinced it will happen, still to come, this unprecedented election season is coming to an end.

couple of hours left to cast your vote and looking back at donald trump's unexpected rise to we find out whether he'll be able to seal the deal today. >> when donald trump came down the escalator at trump tower in june. few expected him to be the republican nominee but the businessman and political outsider road a wave of dissatisfaction to get the nomination.

accept your nomination. >> he inside away from controversy. his last day on the trail ended with a five-state push appearing in florida, north carolina and pennsylvania and new hampshire and michigan, they hhve 84 electoral votes between them and spoke to the same crowds that gave him the republican nod. >> i'm with you and i will fight for you and i'll win you. i promise. >> [applause]. >> trump voted near his home new york city and earlier, he was on fox news talking about the impact it has had on him. >> the people of this country are incredible. i've been all over the country and met the people at every level. >> if people say what you've learned, the people of this country are amazing. >> no matter who takes it,

republican party. >> as americans decide who will fill the top government job, obama administration said there are many thousands of jobs waiting to be filled. that number indites that employers are struggling to find employees with the right skills. >> he started playing with basketball today, president obama did, and he won't leave the grounds for day. he may release a written statement later on this evening. and more to come, where you can go to escape the craziness

breaking news, follow-up to the officer--nvolved shooting, the suspect has been pronounced dead. police surrounded a home after

shooting and killing another man. a boulder woman said there's no excuse for not voting, she did it while she was in labor. they went to drop off their ballots but the child decided she couldn't wait. look at her. she decided to come early. so these parents rushed to the polls, saying there's no excuse for not voting. >> we ran over the shortly after, it's time we got to get to the hospital. >> if we influence one person, it's worth it. >> their picture, this one has gone viral on social media. chelsea clinton retweeted it and was touched to learn of this mom stopping to vote for her mom. >> what kind of election day

gold's gym is offering a free visit to the gym. where your i voted sticker and get a free donut at krispy kreme. for a lost, go to kmgm.com. >> we're going to be here with all of the election coverage tonight. we have it planned for you. evening. >> not one of your best workouts after that. >> you know that little girl is going to get to vote sooner, if later, she'd have to wait for 22. and now she'll be 18 and a day. >> weather looks great and bipartisan support, this is a nice time of year and i don't think we'll get debate about that. >> not at all. >> thanks for joining us. big night, count on us all

tonight, breaking news. election night in america. from abc news election headquarters, right here in times square. the first clues coming in right now. what voters are revealing already. just as the first polls are set to close. tonight, hillary clinton, donald trump, the sprint to the finish. clinton in the wee hours of the morning. finishing in north carolina. >> i believe that we will win! >> just hours later, casting her ballot. will she become america's first woman president? donald trump after midnight, finishing in michigan. >> we're hours away from a once in a lifetime change. >> flying back to new york, then casting his ballot. a thumb's up. and this image peering over his wife's ballot. and tonight, trump in a new interview. will he accept the results? he says, we'll see.