Live election 2024 updates in the Philadelphia region and the focus on Pennsylvania

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Tuesday is Election Day and Pennsylvania is key in the 2024 presidential election, as its 19 electoral votes offer the largest prize among the swing states expected to determine the Electoral College outcome.

The two candidates deadlocked in Pennsylvania, according to ABC News.

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate will help determine control of the chamber. There is also a focus on Senate races in New Jersey and Delaware. Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins.

Now, it's up to voters.

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Nov 04, 2024, 2:49 PM

Voter guide 2024: Pennsylvania, New Jersey Delaware

Action News has your 2024 voter guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Explore our interactive guide shares you what you need to know to get ready to vote, including election candidates and key deadlines for each state.

You can also find resource links to election websites, voter rights and laws, fact-checking, FAQ and polling locations.

READ MORE: HERE

7:48 PM GMT

Hours extended in one Luzerne Co., Pa. borough after poll opens late

A Pennsylvania judge has ordered Luzerne County to extend polling hours in Laflin Borough.

The voting location in that borough will now close at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The poll there opened late Tuesday, causing some voters to be unable to cast their ballots.

Voting didn't begin until 8:30 a.m., some 90 minutes after the start of voting at 7 a.m. statewide.

Laflin Borough is southwest of Scranton, Pa.

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7:18 PM GMT

Voting hours extended in western Pa. county after technical issues

A Pennsylvania judge ordered the voting hours to be extended for two hours in Cambria County, Pennsylvania after the location experienced technical issues on Tuesday.

The polls will now close at 10 p.m., per the order, and any ballots cast after 8 p.m. will be cast by provisional ballots.

Cambria County is located just west of Altoona.

7:16 PM GMT

Freebies on Election Day include rides, donuts and more

Along with an "I Voted" sticker, some companies are offering perks from a discounted ride to the polls to a free sweet treat on Election Day.

While it's illegal to reward people for voting or paying people to register to vote, these perks are promotions and discounts.

Make sure to check local restaurants, bars and businesses for any Election Day promotions they may have.

Click here for some offers available nationwide:

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6:32 PM GMT

Voters are being patient despite the long lines in Bucks County

Long lines of voters began forming bright and early on Election Day in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Thirty to 40 minutes before the polls opened in Keystone State, voters began forming a line outside of the Union Fire Company in Bensalem.

"I saw the lines for early voting was -- a buddy of mine was in line for four hours, so I said, 'I said let's go early.' I have a tee time at 8 a.m., so I figured I could get this in," said Alexander Bohatiuk, who was one of the first people in line to vote.

Voters are being patient despite the long lines they saw with early voting and the lines they're seeing on Election Day.

Thirty to 40 minutes before the polls opened in Pennsylvania, voters began forming a line outside of the Union Fire Company in Bensalem.

"I was off from work today so I decided to come early and I want to get it out of the way and done right," explained Ann Heil.

As lines grow at polling places across the country, all eyes are on the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Especially Bucks County-- which is one of the counties in the commonwealth that could decide the election.

"I think being prepared we're prepared right now levelheads will prevail tomorrow's a new day hoping everyone can move on turn the chapter start our lives without politics," said Bohatiuk.

Wait times have ranged from 15 to 45 minutes at the Union Fire Company.

Polls close at 8 p.m.