How Is Voting Going In Maplewood? Tell Us

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — 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'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 carenlissner@patch.com or in the comments below.

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

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.

To find out about more about how to cast your vote, as well as the three public questions, the congressional races, and presidential race, look below and/or read more in our NJ 2020 Election Guide.

What and who are on the New Jersey ballot?

• Presidential race: Residents can either cast a write-in vote or choose, among the major parties, between Republican President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, or Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden and US Sen. Kamala Harris. Also running are: Don Blankenship/William Mohr (Constitution Party); Howie Hawkins/Angela Nicole Walker (Green); Jo Jorgensen/Spike Cohen (Libertarian); Gloria La Riva/Sunil Freeman (Party for Socialism and Liberation); Roque De La Fuente/Darcy Richardson (The Alliance Party) and Bill Hammons/Eric Bodenstab (Unity Party).
• US Congress: One US Senate seat will be contested: Incumbent Democrat Cory Booker will face Republican Rik Mehta. All 12 of the state's congressional seats will be decided. New Jersey's delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives is split between 10 Democrats and two Republicans heading into Election Day. See congressional races on your local ballot here.
• Marijuana legalization/Ballot questions: Voters will decide whether to legalize the possession and use of marijuana. Voters will also decide whether to makes peacetime veterans eligible to receive the veterans' property tax deduction.

If you choose to return your ballot to your designated polling location on Election Day, you will be required to stand in line, sign the poll book and hand your ballot to the poll worker. You may not return a ballot at a polling location for anyone else except yourself. The deadline to return your ballot to your designated polling location is 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Poll locations will have provisional ballot voting only — except ADA Compliant machines for the disabled.

Voters can also track their ballots to ensure it was received. To track your mail-in ballot click here.

For full coverage of the 2020 election in New Jersey, go here.

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