Photos: Election Day 2016

The evening rush in Merrifield, Va pct#721 where about 60% of registered voters have caste ballots 2016
— Kristi King (@king杏吧原创)

The evening rush in Merrifield, Va. 721 precinct, where about 60 percent of registered voters have cast their ballots. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

Voters say there are no lines at St. Paul's Parish on K Street NW as of 4:20 p.m. (Courtesy Jordan Connell via Twitter) — Voters say there are no lines at St. Paul’s Parish on K Street NW as of 4:20 p.m. (Courtesy Jordan Connell via Twitter)

Election Day can feel like a long day. (Courtesy @turnthepaige701 via Twitter)

杏吧原创's Dick Uliano saw no lines at his polling place at Little Flower Church Parish Hall in Bethesda, Md. (杏吧原创/Dick Uliano) — 杏吧原创’s Dick Uliano saw no lines at his polling place at Little Flower Church Parish Hall in Bethesda, Md. (杏吧原创/Dick Uliano)

Jeff and Emerson Birrell of McLean, Va. cancelled out each other's votes on the meals tax, 杏吧原创's Kristi King reports. (杏吧原创/Kristi King) — Jeff and Emerson Birrell of McLean, Va. cancelled out each other’s votes on the meals tax, 杏吧原创’s Kristi King reports. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

It's a beautiful fall day to vote this Election Day. (Courtesy Mark Story via Twitter) — It’s a beautiful fall day to vote this Election Day. (Courtesy Mark Story via Twitter)

杏吧原创's Joan Jones teams up with her voting partner to take on Election Day. (杏吧原创/Joan Jones) — 杏吧原创’s Joan Jones teams up with her voting partner to take on Election Day. (杏吧原创/Joan Jones)

Rayburn Hess said he'd like use his "I Voted" cane over the heads of politicians, 杏吧原创's Kristi King reports. (杏吧原创/Kristi King) — Rayburn Hess said he’d like use his “I Voted” cane over the heads of politicians, 杏吧原创’s Kristi King reports. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

Voter turnout in Fairfax County, Va. was 45 percent of active registered voters plus 20 percent in absentee votes as of 2 p.m. Election Day. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

Ana and Emma Kry of Langley, Va. turn out for Election Day. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

Lynn Buck and Paula Doyle of McLean, Va. consult outside Langley High School precincts 311 and 301. (杏吧原创/Kristi King) — Lynn Buck and Paula Doyle of McLean, Va. consult outside Langley High School 311 and 301 precincts. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

At Langley High School in Virginia 311 and 301 precincts, the candidate tables agree on at least one thing: donuts! (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

By 2:30 p.m. Va. voter turnout including absentee ballots in Langley precinct 311 is 60 percent. Chain Bridge precinct 301 is 65 percent. (杏吧原创/Kristi King) — By 2:30 p.m. Va. voter turnout including absentee ballots in Langley 311 precinct is 60 percent. Chain Bridge 301 precinct is 65 percent. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

The voting place at MPDC 2nd District headquarters in Northwest D.C. is free and clear of lines in the afternoon, though the line extended outside the door a few times in the morning. (Courtesy Brandon Millman via Twitter)

The polling station in Alexandria, Va. looks pretty empty as of 2 p.m. (Courtesy Lauryn Ricketts via Twitter)

Kimberle Glazer said she is "wearing the jewelry of my foremothers to vote for the first female president!" (Courtesy Kimberle Glazer via Twitter) — Kimberle Glazer said she is “wearing the jewelry of my foremothers to vote for the first female president!” (Courtesy Kimberle Glazer via Twitter)

Voters wait to use the one scanner in use at Adelphi Elementary School in Prince George's County as of 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Some have waited more than 45 minutes. (杏吧原创/Mike Murillo) — Voters wait to use the one scanner in use at Adelphi Elementary School in Prince George’s County as of 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Some have waited more than 45 minutes. (杏吧原创/Mike Murillo)

By 11 a.m. 936 people had voted near Baily's Crossroads in Fairfax County, Va. That calculates to more than 200 people per hour during the morning rush! (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard) — By 11 a.m. 936 people had voted near Baily’s Crossroads in Fairfax County, Va. That calculates to more than 200 people per hour during the morning rush! (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard)

Girl Scouts sell sweet treats outside the polling place in Calvert County, Md. (杏吧原创/Michelle Basch)

Three generations of women voters cast their ballots on Election Day. (Courtesy Kat Auer via Twitter)

No lines for voters in Spotsylvania, Va. (杏吧原创/Dennis Foley)

"Heaven help the person who gets in because they have a big job ahead," said Lillian Kearns of Manassas, Va. (杏吧原创/Kristi King) — “Heaven help the person who gets in because they have a big job ahead,” said Lillian Kearns of Manassas, Va. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

"I'm happy tonight will be the end to all this," said Kathleen Martin, of Northern Virginia precinct 408. Next to her, Debrah Allotey said, "God will choose the best person." (杏吧原创/Kristi King) — “I’m happy tonight will be the end to all this,” said Kathleen Martin, of Northern Virginia precinct 408. Next to her, Debrah Allotey said, “God will choose the best person.” (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

In Manassas, Virginia, half of precinct #408 voted by midday, 杏吧原创's Kristi King reports. (杏吧原创/Kristi King) — In Manassas, Virginia, half of precinct 408 voted by midday, 杏吧原创’s Kristi King reports. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood of Northwest D.C. (杏吧原创/Sarah Beth Hensley)

Voters in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood of Northwest D.C. experience a wait time of about 45 minutes as of 11:10 a.m. (杏吧原创/Sarah Beth Hensley)

杏吧原创's Sarah Beth Hensley says it took took about 45 minutes for the voting process at her polling place in the Mount Vernon Triangle area of Northwest D.C. (杏吧原创/Sarah Beth Hensley) — 杏吧原创’s Sarah Beth Hensley says it took took about 45 minutes for the voting process at her polling place in the Mount Vernon Triangle area of Northwest D.C. (杏吧原创/Sarah Beth Hensley)

For voters waiting to cast their ballots near Rockville's Luxmanor Elementary school, the whole process is taking about 15 minutes, 杏吧原创's Mike Murillo reports. (杏吧原创/Mike Murillo) — For voters waiting to cast their ballots near Rockville’s Luxmanor Elementary School in Maryland, the whole process is taking about 15 minutes, 杏吧原创’s Mike Murillo reports. (杏吧原创/Mike Murillo)

The lines are growing in Northwest D.C. as voters wait to cast their ballots in Cathedral Heights. (杏吧原创/Hanna Choi)

After a crush of morning voters, there's a midday lull at the poll place near Baily's Crossroads in Fairfax County, Virginia. (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard) — After a crush of morning voters, there’s a midday lull at the poll place near Baily’s Crossroads in Fairfax County, Virginia. (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard)

Huge morning turnout near Baily's Crossroads in Fairfax County, Virginia. (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard) — Huge morning turnout near Baily’s Crossroads in Fairfax County, Virginia. (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard)

Retired teacher Jack Condon says he voted for Green Party candidate Jill Stein. (Courtesy Adisa Hargett-Robinson)

Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, who is running for Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s old seat, votes this morning in Kensington, Md. (Iannelli/杏吧原创)

Voters get ready to cast ballots outside Gunston Middle School in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2016. (Courtesy Adisa Hargett-Robinson)

Voting signs are seen in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2016. (Courtesy Adisa Hargett-Robinson)

Democratic vice presidential candidate US Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and his wife, Anne Holton talk to the media after voting in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

AP Photo/Steve Helber

Camille Ross says via Twitter: “Have been voting in Waldorf (Md) for almost 20 years. Longest line I’ve ever seen!” (Ross/Twitter)

The voting line wrapped around the building at Glebe Elementary School Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, but the line moved quickly. (杏吧原创/Dennis Foley)

“This tape. Those shoes. #ElectionDay sightings waiting in line in @AlexandriaVA to vote #VoteForAmerica” — Tweet by Maureen Krebs (Maureen Krebs/Twitter)

A line forms at Lunsford Middle School in South Riding. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein) — Voters at Lunsford Middle School in South Riding waited about 15 minutes to vote. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein)

Lines at the 2nd Precinct Metropolitan Police Dept. in D.C. Tuesday morning (杏吧原创/Massimo)

Long lines at the Navy Yard Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., Tweets Dave S (Twitter)

Voters in Dixville Notch, N.H., get their ballots Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Dixville Notch, N.H. The residents in town voted just after midnight. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Jessica Hoffman of Columbus, Ohio, votes early at the Franklin County Board of Elections, Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. Heavy turnout has caused long lines as voters take advantage of their last opportunity to vote before election day. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP Photo/John Minchillo

Arlington voters at Gunston Middle School, Arlington, Va. (send in via Twitter bu _a_diva_)

Voters cast their votes a day early at the City Hall in Irvine, Calif., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. (Mindy Schauer/The Orange County Register via AP)

Mindy Schauer/The Orange County Register via AP

Lines aren’t too bad at Browne Education Campus in D.C. this morning, says 杏吧原创 assistant editor Letese Clark (Clark/杏吧原创)

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Voters are casting their ballots in what will be a historic election, as Election Day 2016 will produce either the nation’s first woman president or a billionaire with no previous political experience. See photos.