Polls Open In Omaha
OMAHA, Neb (The Omaha News) -- Lines in midtown were two to four times longer than recent presidential elections when polls opened in Omaha at 8 a.m.
At the Willa Cather Library, 44th and Center, voters waited patiently to cast ballots.
About 50 voters were in line at 8 a.m. at Willa Cather Library
Voting across the nation is predicted to be heavy due to interest in the presidential election. In Omaha, early voting was reported as heavy.
At the Flatland Church, 4801 N. 144th St., at least 75 voters were in line before 8 a.m. The wait was between five and 45 minutes, The Omaha News reported.
As many as 75 people were in line when polls opened at Sunny Slope Elementary School, 10828 Old Maple Rd. The wait was no more than 30 minutes.
The Omaha World-Herald reported on its website that lines at the AV Sorensen Library, 4808 Cass St., were leading to waits up to two hours. About 40 people were in line at 11 a.m.
Reporters Cody Cheshier And Munira Amini
Nebraska voting ends at 8 p.m. Tune into live coverage on The Omaha News, TKN Cox 17/Qwest 74 or KVNO-FM 90.7.
