In this Nov. 1, 2016, photo, a voter is reflected in the glass frame of a poster while leaving a polling site in Atlanta, during early voting ahead of the Nov. 8 election day. If all goes smoothly, the... (Associated Press) 
 
 In this Nov. 1, 2016, photo, a voter is reflected in the glass frame of a poster while leaving a polling site in Atlanta, during early voting ahead of the Nov. 8 election day. If all goes smoothly, the American people will choose a new president on Tuesday, the Electoral College will affirm the election... (Associated Press) 
 
 WASHINGTON (AP) — Grab some snacks, the TV remote, your calculator and a schedule of poll closings. You might also want to caffeinate because it could be a late night. 
 
 The tumult and tedium of Campaign 2016 finally culminates Tuesday as the nation chooses among Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and a variety of third-party types. 
 
 The action will roll from east coast to west, from pre-dawn voting in New Hampshire to late-night poll closes in Alaska. 
 
 Some things to watch for as the autumn of our campaign discontent hurtles to a close (all times are EST): 
 
 THE TIMELINE 
 
 Look for the first burst of results when polls close at 7 p.m. in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia. Look for bigger blasts of numbers just after 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., when polls close in a combined 30 states and the District of Columbia. The 11 p.m. batch of states includes big kahuna California, with 55 electoral votes. Alaska, where polls close at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, brings up the rear. 
 
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 MOM WAS RIGHT 
 
 Math really does matter. Election Day is all about which candidate can win enough states to get to 270 electoral votes. News organizations will keep a running tally. But you can go full nerd and play around with a Road to 270 calculator to get your favored candidate to the magic number. Beware: It can take a while for the picture on election night to clarify, simply because of how the vote rolls in across the country. In 2012, Republican Mitt Romney was still ahead in the electoral and popular vote at 10:30 p.m.; an hour later, President Barack Obama was on the brink of re-election. 
 
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 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 
 
 Thanks to early voting, more than 50 million people may have voted before Election Day. Not Clinton or Trump. Both are expected to make a show of trekking to their local polling places on Tuesday, Clinton in Chappaqua, New York, and Trump in New York City. Their running mates — Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican Mike Pence of Indiana — will vote where they live, and later team up with their principals in New York. 
 
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 EARLY TEA LEAVES 
 
 For an early read on how things are going, keep an eye on Virginia in the presidential contest. If Clinton doesn't get a winner's call there by 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., it could be a positive sign for Trump. Watch Indiana for an early indicator in the tug-of-war for control of the Senate; if Evan Bayh can manage a comeback, that'll be a good sign for Democrats hoping to retake the Senate. 
 
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 EXIT POLL EXPLANATIONS 
 
 Data collected from polling-place interviews with voters will offer a wealth of information to help explain why people voted the way they did. Among the questions to be answered by the exit polls: 
 
 — Do voters cast ballots for their candidates enthusiastically or holding their noses? 
 
 — Do blacks give strong backing to Clinton after recent worries about their turnout in early voting? 
 
 — Who wins college-educated whites, who typically skew Republican but are being courted by Clinton? 
 
 — In a race so often roiled by Trump's comments about women, what does the gender gap look like? 
 
 — Did people care about Clinton's problems with her private email setup? 
 
 — Were they worried about Trump's temperament? 
 
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 UTAH. REALLY. 
 
 The reddest of the red states actually offers some drama this year. Keep an eye on the Utah vote for independent Evan McMullin, who's been giving Trump heartburn in a state that should be a lock for him. (Polls close at 10 p.m. EST) 
 
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 MAKING HISTORY 
 
 If Clinton emerges the victor, it will be a historic moment for women as she shatters that "highest, hardest glass ceiling." 
 
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 THE BIG QUESTION 
 
 The question has been dangling out there: Will Trump accept the results of the presidential election if he loses? "I'll keep you in suspense," he said at the last debate. The world is waiting for his answer. 
 
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 A TIME TO HEAL 
 
 Election night speeches have "tremendous power to heal," says public speaking coach Ruth Sherman. Will the candidates rise to the moment? After such a long, ugly campaign, both winner and loser will have a responsibility to help to bring the country together. 
 
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 WAIT, THERE'S MORE! 
 
 The presidential race has sucked up most of the oxygen over the past year, but there will be lots more to take in on election night, with control of the Senate and House at stake, 12 states electing governors, and assorted ballot proposals around the country. 
 
 In the House: Republicans hold a 247-188 majority, including three vacancies. Democrats could pick up 10 or more seats, perhaps even more than 20, but don't expect to take control. 
 
 In the Senate: Republicans are furiously working to protect their 54-46 majority, with a half-dozen races seen as toss-ups. 
 
 A dozen governor's offices also are up for grabs, at least seven appearing competitive. Among issues on ballot proposals: the death penalty, gun control and marijuana legalization. 
 
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 Follow Nancy Benac on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/ ||||| Times for poll closings and the expected release of results for the Nov. 6 general election are listed state-by-state below. Please note that some states span more than one time zone. Also, poll opening hours may vary within each state, and voters should verify their locality’s voting hours with the state’s election office. The first poll closings are expected in Indiana and Kentucky at 6 p.m. EST. Expected times are listed in Eastern Standard Time as provided by The Associated Press on Sept. 11. 
 
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 Expected times are listed in Eastern Standard Time as provided by The Associated Press on Sept. 11. 
 
 Alabama poll closings 
 
 In Alabama, poll closing times are 7 and 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Alaska poll closings 
 
 In Alaska, poll closing times are 11 p.m and 12 and 1 a.m. EST (Nov. 7). First voting results are expected at (Nov. 7) 1 a.m. EST. 
 
 Arizona poll closings 
 
 In Arizona, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 10 p.m. EST. 
 
 Arkansas poll closings 
 
 In Arkansas, poll closing time is 8:30 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8:30 p.m. EST. 
 
 California poll closings 
 
 In California, poll closing time is 11 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 11 p.m. EST. 
 
 Colorado poll closings 
 
 In Colorado, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 Connecticut poll closings 
 
 In Connecticut, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Delaware poll closings 
 
 In Delaware, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 D.C. poll closings 
 
 In D.C., poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Florida poll closings 
 
 In Florida, poll closing times are 7 and 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7 p.m. EST. 
 
 Georgia poll closings 
 
 In Georgia, poll closing time is 7 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7 p.m. EST. 
 
 Hawaii poll closings 
 
 In Hawaii, poll closing time is 11 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 11 p.m. EST. 
 
 Idaho poll closings 
 
 In Idaho, poll closing times are 10 and 11 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 11 p.m. EST. 
 
 Illinois poll closings 
 
 In Illinois, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Indiana poll closings 
 
 In Indiana, poll closing times are 6 and 7 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 6 p.m. EST. 
 
 Iowa poll closings 
 
 In Iowa, poll closing time is 10 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 10 p.m. EST. 
 
 Kansas poll closings 
 
 In Kansas, poll closing times are 8 and 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Kentucky poll closings 
 
 In Kentucky, poll closing times are 6 and 7 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 6 p.m. EST. 
 
 Louisiana poll closings 
 
 In Louisiana, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 Maine poll closings 
 
 In Maine, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Maryland poll closings 
 
 In Maryland, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Massachusetts poll closings 
 
 In Massachusetts, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Michigan poll closings 
 
 In Michigan, poll closing times are 8 and 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Minnesota poll closings 
 
 In Minnesota, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 Mississippi poll closings 
 
 In Mississippi, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Missouri poll closings 
 
 In Missouri, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Montana poll closings 
 
 In Montana, poll closing time is 10 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 10 p.m. EST. 
 
 Nebraska poll closings 
 
 In Nebraska, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 Nevada poll closings 
 
 In Nevada, poll closing time is 10 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 10 p.m. EST. 
 
 New Hampshire poll closings 
 
 In New Hampshire, poll closing times are 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7 p.m. EST. 
 
 New Jersey poll closings 
 
 In New Jersey, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 New Mexico poll closings 
 
 In New Mexico, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 New York poll closings 
 
 In New York, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 North Carolina poll closings 
 
 In North Carolina, poll closing time is 7:30 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7:30 p.m. EST. 
 
 North Dakota poll closings 
 
 In North Dakota, poll closing times are 8 and 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Ohio poll closings 
 
 In Ohio, poll closing times are 7:30 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7:30 p.m. EST. 
 
 Oklahoma poll closings 
 
 In Oklahoma, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Oregon poll closings 
 
 In Oregon, poll closing times are 10 and 11 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 11 p.m. EST. 
 
 Pennsylvania poll closings 
 
 In Pennsylvania, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Rhode Island poll closings 
 
 In Rhode Island, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 South Carolina poll closings 
 
 In South Carolina, poll closing time is 7 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7 p.m. EST. 
 
 South Dakota poll closings 
 
 In South Dakota, poll closing times are 8 and 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 Tennessee poll closings 
 
 In Tennessee, poll closing time is 8 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Texas poll closings 
 
 In Texas, poll closing times are 8 and 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 8 p.m. EST. 
 
 Utah poll closings 
 
 In Utah, poll closing time is 10 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 10 p.m. EST. 
 
 Vermont poll closings 
 
 In Vermont, poll closing time is 7 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7 p.m. EST. 
 
 Virginia poll closings 
 
 In Virginia, poll closing time is 7 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7 p.m. EST. 
 
 Washington poll closings 
 
 In Washington, poll closing time is 11 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 11 p.m. EST. 
 
 West Virginia poll closings 
 
 In West Virginia, poll closing time is 7:30 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 7:30 p.m. EST. 
 
 Wisconsin poll closings 
 
 In Wisconsin, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST. 
 
 Wyoming poll closings 
 
 In Wyoming, poll closing time is 9 p.m. EST. First voting results are expected at 9 p.m. EST.
– The first polls have closed in Tuesday's midterm elections. Polls in most of Indiana and Kentucky closed at 6pm Eastern time, CNN reports, but parts of both states are in the Central time zone, so it will be a while before full results are in. Here are some key races to watch as those and other early results filter in. By Tuesday afternoon, the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline had received 17,500 calls from voters experiencing problems, up from 10,000 in the morning, the AP reports. (There were reports of malfunctioning machines and long lines as voting began.)