Share Your Laguna Beach Election Day Experiences With Patch

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — After a marathon political campaign, Election Day 2020 is finally here.

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

But if you headed out to the polls to vote in person — or have already voted — 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 ashley.ludwig@patch.com or in the comments below.

If you still plan to vote in person, polls in California are open through 8 p.m., Tuesday. Go here for more information on how and where to vote in person as well as information on Orange County general elections.

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.

Orange County has 1.7 million registered voters, according to statistics from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. As of this report, Orange County saw a surge in voter registration in September. According to Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley's office, the county's voters consist of 36 percent democratic voters, 34 percent Republican voters.

The largest unknown in the county is the vast number of voters who claim no party preference. This makes up 24 percent of the vote.

According to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla's office, statewide, there are 21.2 million registered voters, an increase of 800,000 since the primary in March.

Stay tuned to Patch on Election Day for results.

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