Election Day in DC, Maryland, Virginia – NBC4 Washington

What you should know

• The sun has set on election day – but the polling stations are still open.
• There will be watch parties and increased security in the DC area tonight. Roads near Howard University will be closed for Kamala Harris’ election night party. You can find a full list of road closures here.
• A man smelling of fuel appeared at the US Capitol Visitors Center with a flashlight and a flare gun, prompting police to close the building to tours due to increased security. The 28-year-old Michigan man was carrying papers he planned to deliver to Congress, but it was unclear whether the incident was related to the election, police said.
• In the presidential race, all eyes will be on voters in seven battleground states.
• Election Day freebies around the DMV include discounted rides to the polls, food deals and drink specials.
• When do the polling stations close? In Virginia that is 7:00 p.m. In DC and Maryland it is 8:00 p.m. If you’re in line when the polls close, stay in line – you can still vote.