Election Day coverage from WTOP reporters
Track all the news about Election Day 2018 in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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What time do polls open in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia? Who's running and what's on the ballot? Check out everything you need to know about Election Day 2018 on WTOP.com
DC voter guide: General election 2018 | WTOP
Even though the District isn’t a state there are plenty of reasons to vote in the general election Nov. 6. Here’s what you need to know.Maryland voter guide: General election 2018 | WTOP
Voters in Maryland head to the polls Nov. 6, weighing in on a historic choice for governor and a number of House and Senate seats that could play a role in determining if Democrats nationwide retake Congress.Virginia voter guide: General election 2018 | WTOP
Virginia voters will select representatives to the U.S. House from all 11 districts, as well as the U.S. Senate and dozens of local races, when they head to the polls Nov. 6. Here’s what you need to know.
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ELECTION THREAD: Are you voting in D.C., Maryland or Virginia? Here is just some of our election coverage, includin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by WTOP via twitter retweeted by mmillerwtop 11/5/2018 7:38:29 PM -
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Stawinski says his detectives were in plain clothes but had on outer garments which identified them as police. They also announced themselves according to the chief. @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrRsJBbX0AEjBbo.jpg
by Mike Murillo via twitter 11/5/2018 11:38:21 PM -
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Stawinski says the suspect was armed with handgun with a 30-round magazine. The shootout began when the man allegedly opened fire on the detectives and they returned fire. @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrRsIhgWoAErCh_.jpg
by Mike Murillo via twitter 11/5/2018 11:38:24 PM -
The caravan will call this stadium near Mexico City’s airport home for the next few days. Doctors wandering & askin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by KarlaZabs via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/5/2018 11:53:40 PM -
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Polls are now OPEN in #Virginia (6a-7p).
House, Senate and some local races
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Don't forget to bring a photo ID, but if you do forget you can cast a provisional ballot #ElectionDay2018by amaxsmith via twitter 11/6/2018 11:00:12 AM -
It’s #Midterms2018 and if you’re in the DC region, check out our handy voter guides at @WTOP :
• DC: wtop.com/local-politics…
• MD: wtop.com/maryland/2018/…
• VA: wtop.com/local-politics…by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 11:23:41 AM -
Best map of closing times I’ve found from @DKElections . At 6 eastern, buckle up. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrUNl8cX4AA9avv.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 11:23:50 AM -
Polls are now OPEN in #Maryland (7a-8p) wtop.com/maryland/2018/… and #DC (7a-8p) wtop.com/local-politics…
Md Gov/General Assembly, Congress #Midterms2018 & many DC and Md local racesby amaxsmith via twitter 11/6/2018 12:00:14 PM -
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It’s #Midterms2018 and if you’re in the DC region, check out our handy voter guides at @WTOP :
• DC:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/6/2018 12:24:29 PM -
Best map of closing times I’ve found from @DKElections . At 6 eastern, buckle up. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrUNl8cX4AA9avv.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/6/2018 12:24:34 PM -
#Midterms2018 : One sign you’re near a polling place is, well, ALL the signs. Local candidates competing for sidewalk space near the Washington Hebrew Congregation. @WTOPby Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 1:13:16 PM
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So far heavier than normal turnout at Hamilton Baptist Church, in town of Hamilton, in Loudoun County. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrUxlBgU8AI-hNl.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 11/6/2018 2:01:16 PM -
#Midterms2018 : It might be pouring (for now) but the line is out the door at Metropolitan AME, the closest polling place to the White House. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU3EcSWsAMlN_T.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU3EcOW4AUm7D0.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 2:25:13 PM -
#Midterms2018 : It might be pouring (for now) but the line is out the door at Metropolitan AME, the closest polling place to the White House. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU3EcSWsAMlN_T.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU3EcOW4AUm7D0.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 2:25:14 PM -
If you still have questions about voting, check out our thread of our election coverage before you hit the polls on… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by WTOP via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/6/2018 2:32:01 PM
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Elections official here at firehouse on Rt 15 Prince William says turnout is largest since 2000, including presidential races. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU8DBoU8AA60nb.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU8DBoU4AAya_t.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 11/6/2018 2:46:48 PM -
Elections official here at firehouse on Rt 15 Prince William says turnout is largest since 2000, including presidential races. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU8DBoU8AA60nb.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU8DBoU4AAya_t.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 11/6/2018 2:46:49 PM -
Voters making it out in the rain here in Germantown. Polls are open until 8p! @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVF-nnUUAMDzbi.jpg
by Melissa Howell via twitter 11/6/2018 3:30:12 PM -
Morning turnout near Seven Corners, VA. #2018Midterms #vote @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrU753DWsAEeyk6.jpg
by hhowardWTOP via twitter retweeted by mbaschWTOP 11/6/2018 3:50:07 PM -
Not sure if these two are registered to vote, but they're here in the parking lot of this fire house polling place in Prince William County. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVXE7nW4AAOGse.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 11/6/2018 4:44:54 PM -
Line to vote is out the door at this firehouse in Prince William County. Half the voters registered to vote here had cast their ballots by noon. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVdz2AWwAErA9H.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 11/6/2018 5:14:20 PM -
#Midterms2018 : First Congregational UCC on G St. It’s lunchtime, and there’s a few here taking advantage of the short lines. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_j7UcAAfC-G.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_jsUcAAZ9ja.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_kFU4AAre-h.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_joUcAAVxjg.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 5:16:09 PM -
#Midterms2018 : First Congregational UCC on G St. It’s lunchtime, and there’s a few here taking advantage of the short lines. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_j7UcAAfC-G.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_jsUcAAZ9ja.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_kFU4AAre-h.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_joUcAAVxjg.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 5:16:10 PM -
#Midterms2018 : First Congregational UCC on G St. It’s lunchtime, and there’s a few here taking advantage of the short lines. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_j7UcAAfC-G.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_jsUcAAZ9ja.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_kFU4AAre-h.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_joUcAAVxjg.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 5:16:11 PM -
#Midterms2018 : First Congregational UCC on G St. It’s lunchtime, and there’s a few here taking advantage of the short lines. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_j7UcAAfC-G.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_jsUcAAZ9ja.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_kFU4AAre-h.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVd_joUcAAVxjg.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 5:16:12 PM -
I’m at Annistown Elementary School in Snellville, GA, where hundreds of voters have waited 4.5 hours to vote today… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Kira Lerner via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/6/2018 6:14:26 PM -
Just voted here in Calvert County. Only a short wait. Have you voted yet? @WTOP #Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrVtxYeVAAAP-Es.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/6/2018 6:24:19 PM -
About 10 people in line in my polling place in DC #midterms2018 #middayvotingby Kate Ryan via twitter 11/6/2018 6:36:40 PM -
Turnout updates:
#Alexandria as of noon: 45%
#Fairfax County as of 10am 31.58%
#Loudoun County as of 1pm: 32%
wtop.com/local/local-po… #Midterms #vagovby amaxsmith via twitter 11/6/2018 6:40:08 PM -
Turnout updates:
#Alexandria as of noon: 45%
#Fairfax County as of 10am 31.58%
#Loudoun County as of 1pm: 32%… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by amaxsmith via twitter retweeted by mmillerwtop 11/6/2018 7:03:59 PM -
#Midterms2018 : Eastern Market near Capitol Hill only had ONE vote-counting machine for hundreds of people. They’ve just wheeled in a second, but it’s still slow in here.by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 7:04:41 PM
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They acted quick performing CPR and using and AED. @dcfireems said because of their work, the man was breathing and talking by the time they arrived. @WTOPby Mike Murillo via twitter 11/6/2018 7:42:50 PM
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This group of women saved a life today at Barnard Elementary after a 75-year-old man collapsed of a heart attack while voting. @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrV_0-TWwAI7vgD.jpg
by Mike Murillo via twitter 11/6/2018 7:42:53 PM -
4pm turnout update -- more than half of active #Fairfax County voters have cast ballots with 3 hours left to vote.
53.46% turnout already, far above total turnout levels 2014 (45.7%) or 2010 (49.1%) wtop.com/local/local-po…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/6/2018 9:20:52 PM -
What are you all seeing at the polls? This was the scene at Eastern Market earlier today bit.ly/2OtRqXI… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by WTOP via twitter retweeted by mbaschWTOP 11/6/2018 9:25:19 PM
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At the Hogan-Rutherford election night party here at the Westin in Annapolis, the band Kanye Twitty is setting up @WTOP #Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrWb4GCUcAAXjKr.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/6/2018 9:49:18 PM
