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Some voters encountered long lines while others found plenty of room as voters in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania headed to the polls for Election Day 2016.

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Voter ID: Rules Differ Slightly in All 3 States

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Many of the calls coming into our Problem at the Polls? hotline today (1-877-NBC-WCAU) are from people who've been asked to provide photo identification at their polling places. Here's what you need to know --

Q: Do I need an ID to vote?

A:  The absolute answer is no, but there are different conditions in our three states.

Under Pennsylvania law, ID is only required for voters showing up to a polling place for the first time. So that basically mean two groups of people:

1) new voters

2) you moved and you're voting at a different place for the first time

If you fall into one of those two categories, bring one of the following photo or non-photo IDs with you:

  • Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card
  • ID issued by any Commonwealth agency
  • ID issued by the US government
  • US passport
  • US Armed Forces ID
  • Student ID
  • Employee ID

Acceptable non-photo IDs include:

  • Voter registration card issued by the County Voter Registration Office
  • Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth
  • Non-photo ID issued by the US government
  • Firearm permit
  • Current utility bill
  • Current bank statement
  • Current paycheck
  • Government check

New Jersey: If you've voted in the state before, you don't need an ID at the polls.  If you're voting for the first time in your county and DID NOT provide and ID when you registered to vote, bring one with you. Use the list above for acceptable photo and non-photo identification.

Delaware: ID is not required, but preferred. If you bring one you'll get through the process faster. Poll workers will ask you for proof of identity. If you don't have it, you'll be asked to fill out a form before voting.

Delaware IDs can include:

  • Delaware drivers license or state ID
  • US passport
  • Signed polling place or social security card
  • Signed vehicle registration
  • Signed credit card with photo
  • Similar document that identifies you by photo or signature

Q: Can I be turned away if I'm supposed to show ID and don't have it?

A: No. If you show up on Election Day without an ID, you can still vote using the provisional ballot. A provisional ballot allows you to cast your vote and gets counted after the election once your voter eligibility has been verified. It is your right to ask for a provisional ballot.

No poll worker or monitor may ask about your citizenship status or require proof.

Lines at Polling Location in N. Philly

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People waited a long time in North Philadelphia to exercise their civic duty on the morning of the Election Day. NBC10’s George Spencer spoke to voters at the potentially record-breaking turnout.

Local Voters Glad Presidential Race is Ending

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Voter turnouts have been record-breaking in our region. NBC10’s Tim Furlong spoke to local voters who are relieved that the election is almost over.

Woman Who Got Married in Blizzard Votes With Newborn Girl

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Allison Sharkey knows a thing or two about perseverance. She didn’t let the Blizzard of 2016 stop her from getting married to her husband Juan Rodriguez earlier this year. She also didn’t let the early birth of her daughter Leyda stop her from voting Tuesday. 

“The election was too important to miss,” the Philadelphia couple told NBC10.

Allison’s daughter Leyda Elaine Rodriguez was born Monday at 2:34 a.m., a week before her expected due date. After doctors allowed her to go home Monday afternoon, Allison decided she was strong enough to go out and vote. Only a day after giving birth, Allison, her sister and Leyda went to their polling place a few blocks away from their home in the Francisville section of Philly.

“Maybe it was a postpartum high,” Allison said. 

Young Leyda was a big hit with the crowd of voters who gathered at the polling place Tuesday, with many asking to take pictures. Allison took a photo of her daughter wearing a ‘He Votado Hoy,’ sticker on her head.

“She was the youngest voter there,” Allison said.

It was the latest big moment in a memorable year for Allison and Juan. Last January the couple managed to brave Blizzard conditions and got married in Delaware the same weekend a powerful winter storm slammed the East Coast.

“There’s something about these extreme circumstances,” Allison said while laughing.



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2 Officers Injured in Olney Car Accident

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Two police officers were injured after a driver allegedly intentionally crashed into their vehicle.

Mount Airy Woman, 98, Keeps Half-Century Streak Alive

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Emma Green, 98, hasn't missed the chance to vote since she first cast a ballot for Hubert Humphries in 1968, and she certainly looked forward to casting a vote Tuesday for Hillary Clinton.

As for the rest of the ballot, she keeps it simple these days: "Straight Democrat."

The Mount Airy resident grew up in Alabama, the daughter of poor, rural farmers and the granddaughter of slaves. She moved to Philadelphia in 1965 when her husband, Henry Green, retired from the military. Henry died in 2006.

Her son, Broderick Green, said his mother doesn't "walk around the neighborhood as much anymore. But she could."

And come Election Day, she has laser-like focus.

"We had to make it," Broderick Green said outside the polling place for the 22nd Division of the 10th Ward in the 7100 block of Cedar Park Avenue. "There's no stopping her."

Until a few years ago, Green served as a poll worker as well.

Now, she hopes her perfect Election Day attendance the last 48 years will be an example for young people.

"These young people better vote and better listen," she said after voting. "If you don't vote, you don't get the things you want."

Green said it's been an incredible journey from her early years growing up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she "saw the Ku Klux Klan. I never got to see things that I wanted to see when I was growing up. We had separate places to eat. Separate places to drink and all of that."

"It wasn't nothing for us to walk down the street and see a black man hanging and it makes you want to cry now," she told NBC10.com during an interview in August.

And she wants to see more gains made.

"I'll be here when I'm 100. Ninety-nine and a half won't cut it. I'll be here at 100," she said before getting back in her car and heading home.



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Presidential Election Results by County

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See how the presidential election breaks down by county across the tri-state area. Click or tap on each county to get a specific breakdown. And switch between Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware using the tabs at the top of the map.

FULL ELECTION RESULTS FROM ACROSS OUR AREA HERE



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Driver Intentionally Crashes Into Police Vehicle: Police

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A man was arrested after he intentionally crashed into a police vehicle, injuring two officers, and then fled the scene.

Police say the suspect crashed into a police vehicle on 21st and Conlyn streets Tuesday night in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. He then allegedly fled the scene on foot before he was captured by responding officers.

Two officers inside the vehicle suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. SkyForce10 was above the scene as one of the officers was led away in a stretcher and the suspect was placed in handcuffs.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

Kindergartners Take Election Day-Themed Mannequin Challenge

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Kindergartners at a New Jersey school celebrated Election Day by doing their own patriotic-themed version of the popular viral movement called the "mannequin challenge." 

The kindergarten class at Apple Montessori in Towaco, New Jersey, has been hard at work learning about the presidents, Election Day and the importance of voting leading up to Election Day on Nov. 8, a spokeswoman for the school says.

In addition to writing reports and creating mini American monuments like the George Washington Bridge and Mount Rushmore, the students also made their own video of the mannequin challenge.

In the video, the kids hold completely still as they stage different aspects of the voting process.

Parents are just beginning to react to the video and are impressed by how hard the kids worked together, according to the school spokeswoman, Nataliya Yakushev. 

The kindergartners also held their own election on whether they should have a Crazy Hair Day or Pajama Day.  Both students and parents cast their ballots and Pajama Day won by a landslide, said Yakushev.

The kids will celebrate their independence from regular school clothes by participating in Pajama Day on Nov. 23.



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Flames Shoot Into Air as Firefighters Battle Mill Blaze

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A fire at a historic Delaware mill spread to four alarms Wednesday morning as flames engulfed the sprawling complex.

Firefighters responded to the former mill near Riddle Avenue and Mill Road in Wilmington around 2:05 a.m. to find some smoke coming from the complex, said Wilmington firefighters.

Flames and smoke could then be seen shooting into the morning sky.

"There were about five commercial buildings that were fully engulfed in flames," said Wilmington Fire Battalion chief James Jobes.

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Firefighters continued to battle flames as of 8 a.m., bringing in additional tanker trucks from as far away as Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for a "tanker task force" to help battle the flames, said Jobes.

A firefighter could also be seen assessing the blaze from a Delaware State Police chopper.

Firefighters said they expect the building to burn for hours. Chief Anthony Goode said crews battled to keep the flames from spreading to nearby properties. [[400522901, C]]

The location of the buildings along the river made it more difficult for firefighters to battle the flames, said Jobes.

Jobes said the buildings date back to the 1920s.

"They were a prosperous business back in the day doing milling of carpet," said Jobes.

All five buildings were vacant at the time of the fire.

Firefighters said to expect road closures in the area through the day.



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NBC10 Responds: Mobile Phone Mishap

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An Allentown man tried to switch cellphone services and was charged for services he never used. Ines Ferre and the NBC10 Responds team stepped in to help resolve the issue and get him his money back.

How Trump Took Control in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania voted Republican for president the first time since 1988. Take a look at which counties helped secure Donald Trump's win.

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Pa. State Police Dedicate New Barracks

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Pennsylvania State Police dedicated one of its newest barracks Wednesday morning in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield Heights neighborhood.

A platoon of troopers along with a bagpiper took part in the formal dedication of Troop K’s building along Belmont Avenue.

Troopers began operating out of the shiny new barracks about one year ago, said state police.



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Philly-Area Reactions to Donald Trump's Election

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NBC10 got local reactions to the news that America elected Republican Donald Trump as its 45th president.

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3 Philly-Area House Races Too Close to Call

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Get Election Results from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.


Three Pennsylvania state House races in the Philadelphia suburbs remain too close to call, with small vote margins separating the candidates.

In two of the contests that were being sorted out on Wednesday, a Democratic and a Republican incumbent state representative both hold small leads on their challenges.

Democratic state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky of Delaware County is clinging to a 240-vote lead over Republican challenger Patti Rodgers Morrisette.

In neighboring Chester County, Republican Rep. Dan Truitt ended election night with a 78-vote margin over West Chester Mayor Carolyn Comitta, a Democrat.

The closest uncalled race is in Bucks County, where just 28 votes give Democrat Perry Warren Jr. a lead over Republican Ryan Gallagher.

They're seeking a seat that opened up when Rep. Steve Santarsiero opted to run for Congress.



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How to Talk to Your Kids About the Election Results

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Donald Trump is now the U.S. president-elect, and after a polarizing and rancorous campaign many parents who supported Hillary Clinton are wondering: "What do I say to my kids?"

"Today" child development expert and mother of four Dr. Deborah Gilboa recommends parents should keep these things in mind:

1. Teach your kids about how the government works, especially about the system of checks and balances.

2. Read stories with them that align with your values.

3. Get your kids involved in spreading messages of love.

4. Don't lie about what happened. 

5. If your daughter was excited for the first female president, remind her the fight is not over.

6. Don't make unnecessary jokes, such as saying you are moving to Canada.

7. If your child is worried about friends or family who are immigrants, be honest but optimistic about the future.



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Young Voter Reactions at Rowan University

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Students at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey shared their reactions to the the election of Donald Trump. Professors led the students in a discussion about factors that may have influenced the outcome.

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Vandals Scrawl Nazi, Pro-Trump Messages in Philly

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Messages of hate against and support of president-elect Donald Trump were scrawled on walls in Philadelphia hours after his White House victory.

A pair of swastikas were spray-painted onto windows of the former Meglio Furs store along Broad Street at Wharton in South Philadelphia overnight Wednesday. The Nazi symbols were joined by the words "Trump" and "Sieg Heil," the latter being the Nazi salute.

Nine blocks to the east, near 6th and Carpenter in Queen Village, at least one building was adorned with the message "Trump Rules." A viewer said several homes and vehicles were also vandalized. NBC10 is looking into the claim.

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The Nazi messages were discovered on the 78th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or Night of Broken Glass. A nightlong campaign in 1938, Nazi's looted and burned synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses throughout Germany and Austria.

Philadelphia Police are investigating the Broad and Wharton incident. They were also made aware of the Queen Village message.

The city was one of the few strongholds for Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania during Tuesday's general election. She took 82 percent of the vote while Trump had 15 percent. But the local margins were not enough to overcome strong support for the Republican president-elect in the rest of the state.

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