Voting in Crittenden County to help elect a new president got under way at 6 a.m., with little waiting apparent from a spot check at four Marion precincts. A short line at Crittenden County Elementary School moved quickly just after polls open. Although lines are not too long, precinct workers say balloting is heavy so far.Election officers at one Marion precinct said about eight people were lined up waiting to vote before balloting officially started. In Frances, poll officials said about a dozen were outside waiting for the 6 a.m., opening of the doors.
Voting has been steady and it appears the will be a large turnout locally as is expected nationwide.
Among contested offices other than president are a tight race for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat and District 1 congressman, as well as local contests for Marion City Council and one race for school board.
The Marion Woman's Club will host its annual Election Day Luncheon at its building on East Carlisle Street and the Lady Rocket basketball team is selling pork chops on Main Street.
