Politics & Government

Yardley Election Day: How Was Your Experience At The Polls?

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

Voters wait in a long line at about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Addisville Reformed Church in Richboro, PA.
Voters wait in a long line at about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Addisville Reformed Church in Richboro, PA. (Andrea Cohen)

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — 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?

Find out what's happening in Yardleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Share your experiences and comments by emailing Patch editor Doug Gross at doug.gross@patch.com or in the comments below.

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

Find out what's happening in Yardleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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.

Early Tuesday, reports were rolling in of long lines and heavy turnout throughout Pennsylvania. At some locations, voters said, those crowds had thinned out by mid-morning.

For the latest news and updates about the 2020 election in Pennsylvania, go here.

When awaiting real-time results on election night, it's important to note that the final vote tallies will take longer than in previous election cycles due to an increase in mail-in voting, even for smaller state races. Around 200,000 of Bucks County's 470,000 registered voters are expected to vote by mail-in or absentee ballot.

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