right now at 11:00 election day 2016. whether the 45th president is the first woman or a billionaire with no political experience our country is beginning a new chapter. this is a look in spring gardens neighborhood. experts say health care healthcare needs to wrap up big vote totals in order to carry pennsylvania. let's look at camden. they are not just picking a congressman they also have ballot questions to decide today.

there are heavy turnout across our area. this is jenkin town high school. hillary clinton voted this morning near her home. she was joined by her husband as she entered the polling place she said so many people are counting on the outcome of the election. donald trump walked into a polling place and waved at the crowd a few -- >> we have reporters talking to voters and checking on any problems that may be out there. monique braxton is with us. >> look over my shoulder.

this is one of many we have seen all across the city this morning. i did digging and learned there are more than 1 million registered voters according to the pennsylvania state department. check out this video. by 8:30 this morning 225 people had voted here. one worker told us she hasn't seen a crowd this size in years. the wait was more than one hour. 360 people had voted by 9:30 this morning. i asked these voters what prompted them to stand in line? this. >> i am a naturalized american this year. it is an important vote. >> reporter: and the first time you have seen lines like this in the community? >> absolutely. >> i am here with my daughter.

>> reporter: take a look at this. one voter arrived with donuts. we are told cheese steaks are coming later on. we'll head over and talk to some of the people here. monique braxton, nbc 10 news. >> thank you. there were long lines to vote this morning. it wrapped around the parking lot in zionsville. the turnout is extraordinary. >> expecting an 80% turnout. it is the heaviest i have ever seen. >> no question the biggest race of all today will be who will end up in the white house. we are live with more on the presidential election. >> finally the day that the candidates and country have been waiting for is here.

hillary clinton and donald trump campaigned for the 11th hour hoping to convince the undecided. now it's time to go to the polls. >> you bet. >> early this morning hillary clinton casted her ballot as the first woman nominee a major political party. >> what it means for our country and i'll do the very best i can if i am fortunate enough to win today. >> donald trump sals bais also back in new york. >> did you ever think you would hear a major speech around 1:00 in the morning? is this crazy? >> in philadelphia it was a show of democratic force as clinton addressed a sea of supporters. clinton's campaign trying to capitalize on a city where democrats outnumber republicans.

>> if you believe when the middle class this roorives then have to vote. >> we will make america great again. >> donald trump targeted michigan monday night hoping to flip it red on his road to 270 electoral votes with a race for the white house almost over it now comes down to voter turnout. >> every issue you care about is at stake and that is just the beginning because we have to bridge the divide in our country. >> i'm asking you to dream big. with your vote we are just hours away from the change you have been waiting for your entire life. >> both candidates will be watching the returns tonight in new york city.

the trump campaign will be at the hilton midtown. >> thank you. we continue our decision 2016 coverage with another high-profile battle that has implications. a high senate race between pat toomie. ea seeking a second term in washington. he will vote in zionsville. our live team coverage continues. she is at a polling place in camden. we came to you for a report minutes after it opened. i'm guessing that changed since then. >> yeah. it changed quite a bit. i just got off the phone with an

official here. he tells me that turnout has been very high this morning. these polls have been opened since 6:00 and people are turning up to vote. >> the energy was evident with some of our youngest citizens encouraging them to do what they can. >> the anticipation was great. i couldn't sleep this morning. >> she didn't have to wait long. she got here a few minutes after the polls opened at 6:00. >> they showed me how to use the machine because it is different in florida. i was in and out in less than five minutes. >> to a first time ever voter. >> but being able to vote is exciting. >> we caught this mother/daughter duo to celebrate the next president of the united

states. >> it was exciting. she made her own choice based upon her own decisions. >> voters say they are glad to get it overwith. >> i'm really glad to not here about it anymore. >> this time mom says there is a little extra meaning behind the "i voted" sticker. >> it does mean more today than it has in the past. >> all right. take a look at the line that's forming. i did a quick count. so far more than 156 people have voted. again, i will get off the camera and check in with the official and we'll have more information and more numbers at how the county is doing overall with voter turnout. pamela osborne, nbc 10 news. >> thank you. let's begin in the garden state.

voters have two questions to answer. question one is whether to allow casinos in north jersey. you'll want to designate the money to the transportation fund. in delaware today voters will be choosing a governor to succeed jack mar. he is the republican in that race. the winner will take over from governor marquell. there is a battle to replace republican carnie. live team coverage continues this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. followed at 7:00 p.m. and be

sure to watch at 11:00 tonight for live team coverage and for late night election results. for updates any time download the nbc 10 app. nbc 10 is here to help you if you have any issues as you vote today. hear from voters who ran into a few problems this morning. we check out voter turnout. many locations reported heavy activity this morning. it appears turnout has subsided in some areas. of course it's a great day to get out and vote. changes are coming. i'll let you know when rain is arriving and what's in store for the rest of the week just ahead.

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it is decision day 2016. the man that wants to be the next vice president of the united states casting ballots this morning. he voted in his hometown of richmond, virginia. we are awaiting on mike pence to cast his ballot there. tim kai-- joe biden went to the polls alongside his wife. he said he will remain engaged

in the issues that he cares about. on the ground here is a look at montgomery county. voters were lined up. this polling location was seeing plenty of action this morning, as you see there. the justice department has staffers watching the polls today. the department has more than 500 workers. they look out for any civil rights violations. some are monitoring the polls and they will be on the look lo for voter intimidation and fraud. matt, you have been talking with voters having issues this morning. tell us about it. >> reporter: right. a handful of voting issues this morning. mostly people went to the polls at the start of the morning. broken machines and in some cases the machines weren't even put together.

it left quite a few voters waiting. one after another complaint after complaint. >> only one person -- i'm sorry, one machine inside. >> the machines weren't even set up. >> angry voters were forced to wait this morning in several precincts. she showed up a half hour earl lichlt she was fifth in line and when the polls opened at 7:00 -- >> not even our names, nothing. >> she finally voted an hour and 45 minutes later. >> it's crazy. >> this is nonsense. y'all want to go in and see what's going on? >> they worushed to set up a second polling booth. one sent us a photo of a fire station where an ambulance was in the way and some say they had to put the voting machines

together because they weren't assembled. this is in upper darby. a poll watcher said there was a 35 minute delay because the booths were not set up properly. >> we had a late start because of that. >> back in south philly -- >> it is crazy. >> it's crazy. >> anxious voters hoping their vote is counted. >> 25 years. this has never -- and i vote every election, this has never happened before. >> early morning kinks and inconveniences. we fielded quite a few tip calls. plenty more than we were able to show you. voters tell us they have called their state representatives and also the election commission making their voices heard beyond the ballot box. nbc 10 news. >> thank you. if you a problem casting a

ballot today we want to hear from you. nbc 10 has a hot line for problems at the polls. call us and that number is 877-722-9228. you can also find it on the nbc 10 app. live coverage at 4:00 p.m. followed at 7:00 p.m. and be sure to watch nbc 10 at 11:00 tonight for live team coverage there and for instant updates any time just download the nbc 10 app. parts of delaware already into the low 60s and parts of the city of philadelphia even higher

than that. right now 64. parkwood at 63 degrees. we still have some 50s. chestnut hill at 56. we are variations even within the city of philadelphia. this afternoon one thing everybody is going to do is warm up some more. not much wind either. five or six miles per hour. by 1:00 it is 66 degrees. also at 3:00. in between we may hit the upper 60s. remember, the sunsets right around 5:00. it will start getting dark and it is going to cool off very quickly after dark. now you can see it's clear now in the east. the clouds are advancing from west to east. the nearest rain is still pretty far away. barely a few showers getting

into ohio. there is no threat of rain for the rest of the day or even tonight. this cold front is going to bring somewhat cooler weather. we have rain ahead of it. it looks like it will effect much of ohio during the day today and western pennsylvania tonight. by tomorrow morning maybe first thing it's not raining but as we go towards the rest of the morning rush hour we do see showers. it's not necessarily going to rain everywhere. it does not look like it will be heavy. the cool air will be coming in behind it. we'll feel that difference for tomorrow. yesterday the computer models were suggesting between a half inch and four tenths of an inch. now they are pretty much all down as far as the amounts of rain. we really need rain because we are in a drought. that's not helping.

68 degrees today. only 58 tomorrow with those showers around, a lot of clouds. thursday it's chilly with a high of only 56 degrees. it is cooler in the northern and western suburbs. everybody has mainly morning showers tomorrow. it does not look all that heavy and not last for hours, for example. thursday is a nice sunny day, maybe patchy clouds across the lehigh valley. we are getting really nice weather. great timing there. we'll see what the weekend has in store a little bit later. >> we'll see eye then. > -- you then. some are excited to see this election season put to bed. everybody take a deep breath, exhale and you can get some stress relief on this election day. we'll tell you about it when we come back.

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area. this is in bucks county. it doesn't appear to be a line out the door there. we have seen a steady stream of people coming out of this poll location. this has been unlike any other nation has ever seen. it has been historic and at times devicive. philadelphia played a major role. hillary clinton became the first woman to accept a major party's nomination. donald trump went to business school in philadelphia and spent a lot of time campaigning in our viewing area. the campaign caused a lot of stress among voters. many are worried about the outcome and also because political discussions can strain relationships. we turned to one expert for advice. >> i think it would be good for people to express that they honor each other's opinion. they honor each other's thinking

and keep the hurt feelings out of it and accept there is a difference of opinion and that's all that it is. having a difference of opinion isn't a problem. >> now, here are some tips. first, take a digital break. switch off your phone and do something you enjoy. secondly, avoid discussions and make note of how often you are posting controversial content. finally, vote. it's your voice. it does matter. make your own informed decision and goat out there and vote. if you're looking for stress relief here is something fun you can do. show up with an ivoted sticker and get in for $5 today. they have trying to set a record for most presidential look alikes. that happens about an hour from now. up next, it all comes down to today.

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it has been called the most unpredictable race. it all comes down to today. former secretary of state or new york real estate tycoon will make history on this election day. donald trump voted at a public school in manhattan blocks from trump tower. trump smield and said a tough decision when asked who he was voting for. hillary clinton voted near her home.

she greated supporters who cheered as she entered the polling place. she is joined by her husband and former president. theis is a live look right now. experts say hillary clinton needs to rack up big vote totals. it looks like a big turnout there. here is a live look at a voting place in camden. there are also ballot questions that they must decide. lines are out the door. people were lined up early in chester county. we have live team coverage on this election day. reporters spanned throughout the region checking on any problems that may be out there. let's begin with monique braxton. >> reporter: hey, vai.

just imagine if more than 1 million voters show up to the polls. these are the kinds of lines we have been seeing since very early this morning. unprecedented. that's how one worker describes the crowd in spring garden. more than 300 people since the polls opened at 7:00. one voter told us he waited in line because he wanted to participate in this historic election with his daughter. as the sun rose we found dozens in line. most women we spoke with say they are making sure they do their civic duty today of all days. >> about 15 to 30 minutes in i realized i would be late for work. he told me to do my civic duty. >> we need to get the first female president into office. >> i think it's really import t

important -- the importance of voting in general. >> reporter: in philadelphia they may have extra visitors. one voter delivered donuts. we are told cheese steaks are coming this afternoon. i asked the committee, what provisions are in place for people who can't stand in line like this. i was told if you have a special need you should address that with a judge inside the polling place for one of the poll workers. monique braxton, nbc 10 news. >> thank you. in philadelphia's chestnut hill neighborhood there was a long line there. some became emotional. >> i just can't quit crying. i am watching all of the faces on people. obviously we are voting for hillary clinton. >> several voters brought their

children with them to witness the voting process. >> the race for president, the big reason so many people are in line. we continue who is here in studio. >> hi. for donald trump and hillary clinton it all comes down to this and these efforts will pay off. donald trump criss crossed five states yesterday. he even stopped for votes into the wee hours of the morning. he has been driving home his message of making america wealthy, strong, safe and great again. >> i am asking you to dream big because with your vote we are just hours away from the change you have been waiting for your entire life. >> it is the most humbling

feeling because i know how much responsibility goes with this. so many people are counting on the outcome of this election. >> one of her last stops was independence mall. at one point clinton and trump did have the same message last night, get out and vote. they will both be watching from new york city, vai. >> thank you. we are live in the garden state. how is it looking there? >> reporter: i just spoke with an official who tells me a record-breaking amount of people already did that. another 4,000 voted early. the votes have not stopped. >> you know, in the past year and all of the years i voted.

>> the energy was evidence with some of our youngest citizens to do what they can. >> fortunately for her she didn't have to wait long. she got here a few after the polls opened at 6:00. >> they showed me how to use the machine. it's different in florida. i was in and out in less than five minutes. >> reporter: to a first time ever voter. >> it has been a crazy election. being able to vote is exciting. >> we caught this mother/daughter duo taking a selfie. >> it was exciting. she made her own choice based upon her own decision.

>> reporter: with all of the negativity voters say they are glad to get it over with. this time mom says that's little extra means behind the i voted sticker. it. >> is a long road and such a crazy election. it does mean more than it has in the past. >> and last time i checked about 175 people have already voted here. they tell me traffic is doing pretty well right now compared to last election season. i also want to mention my colleague is in cherry hill, new jersey. she said they are seeing double the amount of people who voted here already. i'm pamela osborne, nbc 10 news. voters will be choosing a governor he is the republican in this race. the winner will take over who is

finishing up his second and final term in office. there is also a battle to replace carnie. he is running against republican regal. if she wins she would be the first woman and first african american from delaware ever elected to congress. the democratic nominee voted this morning in montgomery county. they voted. she plans to join others and officials for a lynch a little bit later on. if top rival voted just before 8:00 this morning. nbc 10 as he is casting his vote there. a heavy turnout in delaware this morning.

we give you a look where polls are open in our area until 8:00 tonight. and if you have a problem casting a balloballot. call 877-nbc-wcau. live coverage and 10 news this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. will be followed and be sure to watch nbc 10 at 11:00 or live team coverage coming in. for instant updates any time download the nbc 10 app. perfect weather for voting today. i'm tracking the rain heading our way. we'll let you know when that wet weather will arrive and how long it is going to last.

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decision 2016, a heavy turnout is reported. here is a live look in spring garden. lines have been long there throughout the morning, as you can see. in the first day delaware there were long lines to vote. long lines in dheser count-- ch

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ter thank you for coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> good luck in the event on saturday. we continue coverage 2016. here is a live look where donald trump's running mate, mike pence, is at if poll. he is voting with his wife th e there. there are showers moving through indiana right now. look at these pictures. it is picture perfect, nice comfortable weather across the area. 60 in philadelphia. we have blue sky all over the place. nothing but fair weather clouds and the temperature in the upper 50s to near 60. in parts of delaware it is warmer than that. it is 65 in marshallton.

to the south it is 65 in ellendale and 64 in long neck. a little bit cooler at the beaches. as we go through the day today we are getting into the mid-60s. i got 2:00 remember, the suns s sunsets. it will be significantly cooler. when the polls close it will be cooler than that. nowhere near as cool as it was this morning. we have clear skies right now. the clouds are getting closer and closer to move into western pennsylvania. a few showers in indiana. a few showers as we go through

the evening imseem it is not p so by tomorrow morning we are closer to 50 degrees are 30 this morning. this continues to diminish. mainly in the morning hours temperatures held down in the 50s because of all of the clouds. it does not look like a lot of rain. we start to cool off as we go into tomorrow night back into if 30s with that. now, was we go through the rain fall we showed you one model. this oning model is less hold.

saturday is definitely the coldest. the coldest so far this season plus wind. high of only 48 in philadelphia. sunshine and not as much wind. you'll see a 10 degree drop between today and tomorrow a. chilly day on thursday. friday is pretty nice. there is a windy colder day on saturday and temperatures start to go up a little week. no rain until the middle of next week. (narrator) attention medicare beneficiaries.

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