ELECTION 2020: Election Day in WNY

Buffalo Toronto Public Media | By WBFO News

Published November 3, 2020 at 5:00 AM EST

Scenes from polling locations across Western New York. From top left, clockwise, campaign signs in Cheektowaga; voters in line in Niagara Falls; 'Vote Here' sign in the Town of Niagara; polling site entrance in North Buffalo

WBFO is on-air and online with Election Day 2020 coverage from your local news team. Check in here for updates throughout the day.

12:44 PM

Race to watch in North Buffalo:

Sean Ryan (D) v. Joshua Mertzlufft (R)

People coming out for the presidential race, but it’s impact on Chris Jacobs vacant seat could be huge. So far though, it’s an afterthought compared to Trump v. Biden.@WBFO pic.twitter.com/6ep43WVV0G
— NicholasLippaWBFO (@NicholasLippa) November 3, 2020

12:04 PM

11:59 AM

My last stop for now— Black Rock and Kenmore. It’s steady after slowing down from the morning. In Kenmore the municipal building has had multiple days of long lines during early voting. It’s just the same story— high voter turnout and focus on the presidential election. pic.twitter.com/MNPpOKLN8B
— NicholasLippaWBFO (@NicholasLippa) November 3, 2020

11:06 AM

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Voters continue to keep the polls busy in Western New York. Nick Lippa spoke to more of them at Clinton Street in Buffalo about their attitudes towards the election.

10:44 AM

On Clinton Street in Buffalo, issues of note:
⁃ People grateful to be able to vote and a few emphasizing the importance people of color are represented
⁃While economy and health are factors, people emphasizing a want for change to ensure peace and qualified candidates @WBFO pic.twitter.com/lk0YCCdet4
— NicholasLippaWBFO (@NicholasLippa) November 3, 2020

10:04 AM

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What brought voters to the poll this morning in Niagara County differed. WBFO's Nick Lippa got this feedback from Laurie, Paul, Donna, Julie:

9:38 AM

In Cheektowaga: couple things stand out

- Some voters were undecided on presidential election until recently
- Nobody, all morning I emphasize, has mentioned local/congressional races.
- Poll workers emphasizing to bring voter card/know your district— help speed up things @WBFO pic.twitter.com/NoUyoURlO2
— NicholasLippaWBFO (@NicholasLippa) November 3, 2020

9:04 AM

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Voters have been active since the polls opened at 6 a.m. WBFO's Nick Lippa has been talking to voters at locations in Niagara Falls, Lewiston, and Amherst. Here's what Alana, Carol, and Jeff had to say:

8:31 AM

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WBFO's Nick Lippa reports live from Amherst, where there's a large mix of issues bringing voters out to the polls, along with the presidential election.

8:05 AM

Town of Niagara, like mostly everywhere else, passionate about the presidential election. This area likely to be supportive of Donald Trump based on what we have seen in prior elections and what I am hearing today. @WBFO pic.twitter.com/nmawVRdWQy
— NicholasLippaWBFO (@NicholasLippa) November 3, 2020

7:28 AM

Here in the Town of Niagara high voter turnout continues. Lots of support for Trump is visible and audible. Things I heard for reasons people came out to vote:

- People “like where the economy is”
- Trump “isn’t a typical politician”
- Supporting “right to bear arms” @WBFO pic.twitter.com/XxPfpzN674
— NicholasLippaWBFO (@NicholasLippa) November 3, 2020

7:04 AM

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WBFO's Nick Lippa reports from St. Charles Borromeo Center in Niagara Falls, one of Niagara County's polling locations.

6:00 AM

The polls are open across Western New York. WBFO's Nick Lippa is visitng locations across the region, and WBFO's Michael Mroziak checked in with the Erie County Board of Election to find out what voters need to know as they cast their ballots. One election commissioner told him, "The enthusiasm for this race is very high."

5:00 AM

It's Election Day 2020 and polls in New York are set to open in one hour. WBFO Reporter Nick Lippa is visiting polling sites across Western New York for a look at turnout and what's bringing voters to the polls on the final day of in-person voting.

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