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Some media organizations are planning to name a winner before all the polls close — even though it came back to bite them in 2004. David Plotz, editor of Slate.com, explains why he think it's a good move to make an early call.

Among the expected record numbers voting in today's election, many are casting their ballots for the first time, while others haven't voted in decades. Ara Alan, Charles Badger and Hasan Zarif share their unique journeys to the polls, and why their participation is so heartfelt.

Among the expected record numbers voting in today's election, many are casting their ballots for the first time, while others haven't voted in decades. Ara Alan, Charles Badger and Hasan Zarif share their unique journeys to the polls, and why their participation is so heartfelt.

Members of the armed forces have a lot at stake in this presidential election. Military personnel, their families and guests discuss what they think the next president needs to know about the military, their jobs and their lives.

Members of the armed forces have a lot at stake in this presidential election. Military personnel, their families and guests discuss what they think the next president needs to know about the military, their jobs and their lives.

Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied.

Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied.

Although some of the Election Day concerns that voting-rights advocates had a few weeks ago have been resolved in court, worries remain about long lines and possible legal challenges that could emerge if the race is close in a pivotal state. But most voters should encounter few problems.