THE POLLS ARE OPEN!!!!!! Nevada voters will play a big part in today's election, as we will choose a replacement for Sen. Harry Reid in a race that could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. While the polls will remain open for the next 12 hours, nearly 53 percent of Nevada's 1.5 million active registered voters have already weighed in through in-person early voting or absentee ballots. Democrats have a six-point lead over Republicans in early voting turnout, but Republicans hold out hope that they'll overcome that deficit today, when they traditionally outperform Democrats.

Beyond deciding which presidential nominee will get our state's six electoral votes, Nevada voters in today's election will also issue their verdict in a highly competitive U.S. Senate race, decide two close House contests, and rule on whether Republicans maintain their powerful majority position in the Legislature. The neck-and-neck race for the seat of retiring Sen. Harry Reid is perhaps the most contentious. Outside groups have poured more than $90 million into that race, one of a handful that could decide which party controls the Senate. Democrats notched a six-percentage-point turnout advantage in the two weeks of early voting, but Trump's campaign thinks it can overturn that deficit on Election Day. The polls are open until 7 o'clock.

Nevada voters will play a big part in today's election, as we will choose a replacement for Sen. Harry Reid in a race that could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. While polls are open for 12 hours starting at 7 a.m., nearly 53 percent of Nevada's 1.5 million active registered voters have already weighed in through in-person early voting or absentee ballots. Democrats have a six-point lead over Republicans in early voting turnout, but Republicans hold out hope that they'll overcome that deficit today, when they traditionally outperform Democrats.

Beyond deciding which presidential nominee will get our state's six electoral votes, Nevada voters in today's election will also issue their verdict in a highly competitive U.S. Senate race, decide two close House contests, and rule on whether Republicans maintain their powerful majority position in the Legislature. The neck-and-neck race for the seat of retiring Sen. Harry Reid is perhaps the most contentious. Outside groups have poured more than $90 million into that race, one of a handful that could decide which party controls the Senate. Democrats notched a six-percentage-point turnout advantage in the two weeks of early voting, but Trump's campaign thinks it can overturn that deficit on Election Day.

Nearly 130,000 people have voted early this election. Luanne Cutler, Washoe County Registrar of Voters, says the previous record of 111,000 early voters has been broken. 42% of Early voters were democrats, 26% were republicans, and 22% "others." On average, about twice as many people vote early as opposed to on Election Day. Cutler says she expects that will remain true this year. More Republicans typically vote on Election Day and more Democrats typically vote during early voting. The polls are open between 7am and 7pm today.

Nearly 130,000 people voted early this election. 42% of Early voters were democrats, 26% were republicans, and 22% "others." On average, about twice as many people vote early as opposed to on Election Day. Registrar of Voters Luann Cutler says she expects that will remain true this year. More Republicans typically vote on Election Day and more Democrats typically vote during early voting.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is sending out election observers to call in legal help if voters have trouble exercising their rights.

The Department of Justice will monitor polls on Election Day in Washoe and Mineral counties.

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