Gray skies didn’t dampen voters’ spirits as they turned out at the polls to cast their votes for fellow residents who will lead the town in the years ahead.
They may have been voting for different candidates from different parties, but they kept their spirits high as they greeted friends and neighbors, many with kids in tow.
By 4 p.m. today, over 40 percent of eligible Easton voters had cast their ballots at Samuel Staples Elementary School for candidates running for election.
A total of 2,421 votes had been cast by 6 p.m., or roughly 44% of of eligible voters, and there was a steady stream of arrivals, according to Dori Wollen. Republican registrar of voters.
Easton has a total of 5,460 registered voters, of which 1,505 are Republicans, 1,632 Democrats, 2,235 Unaffiliated, and 81 Other, according to Wollen.
The polls remain open until 8 p.m.
See some Election Day highlights in our slideshow below.
Election Day at Staples Elementary School location – Mollie Lewis Photo 
Democrats gather under their tent outside the polls. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Republicans greet voters in their tent. — Emma Grimes Photo 
Democrats gather under their tent outside the polls. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Easton Girl Scouts sell cookies to add some sweetness to the day. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Republicans greet voters in their tent. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
A voter looks at information at the polls. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
A voter looks at information at the polls. — Emma Grimes Photo Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Guiding voters and helping with Election Day registration at the polls. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Information is provided from familiar friendly faces. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Eastonites cast their votes. — Emma Grimes Photo Photo 
Election workers are friends and neighbors. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Eastonites cast their votes. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Poll workers keep careful records. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Poll workers keep careful records. — Sara Anastasi Photo 
Voters cast their ballots. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
Elections require the coordination of many trained poll workers – Emma Grimes Photo 
Eastonites cast their votes. — Emma Grimes Photo Photo 
Eastonites cast their votes. — Emma Grimes Photo Photo 
Poll workers keep careful records. — Sara Anastasi 
A voter proudly displays her sticker. — Mollie Lewis Photo 
The Democratic tent — Nick Vokuta Photo 
Voters cast their ballots at Samuel Staples Elementary School — Nick Vokuta Photo
