The polls have closed in Summit County, and all the vote centers are closing up, signaling that feared long lines never developed on Election Day despite what is expected to be a record turnout.

Throughout the county, poll workers reported short waits and a steady stream of voters all day but no major problems.

More than 85 percent of eligible votes had been cast in Summit County by 11 a.m.

Some 1,600 voters poured through the polling places by the noon hour, which added to the approximately 5,000 early voters and 7,000 mail-in ballots.

“Everything is going real smooth and we should have everything ready, waiting for precinct cards at 7,” said Cheri Brunvand, Summit County clerk and recorder.

After the morning rush hour, which had voters waiting around 30 minutes, there have not been continual lines at any polling places in the county, Brunvand said.

The remaining 15 percent of voters will have until 7 p.m. to cast their vote and there is expected to be a slight rush after regular work hours.

The only polling center to have any trouble in the morning was in Frisco at the Summit County Community and Senior Center.

The polling place experienced computer problems logging in during the morning rush, according to Kathy Neel, Summit County’s election administrator.

When polls opened at 7 a.m. there was about a half-hour wait, but lines have since settled to a slower, steady stream.



Jonathan Batuello can be reached at (970) 668-4653 or jbatuello@summitdaily.com.