Live Blog: Virginia votes

MT @markknoller It's projected OH is Obama's instrument of victory: a state where he campaigned more than any other: 22 visits, 26 rallies—
CBS News (@CBSNews) November 07, 2012

CBS News projects President Obama will win re-election

CBS News projects Obama wins Iowa

CBS News projects California, Hawaii & Washington St. for President Obama; Idaho for Gov. Romney.

Norfolk deputy registrar: Counting is going really slow

George Allen has conceded the Virginia senate race to Tim Kaine

CBS News projects Romney will win Arizona

Our @JLarcheWTKR says no Norfolk results yet because, according to city, counting is going very slow, but no problems.—
Blaine Stewart (@BlaineStewart) November 07, 2012

CBS News projects former Governor Tim Kaine will win the U.S. Senate race over George Allen.

JUST IN: @CBSNews projects that Gov. Romney wins MONTANA and UTAH, Orrin Hatch (R) wins UT Senate, Joe Donnelly (D) wins IN Senate—
CBS News (@CBSNews) November 07, 2012

Scott Rigell is thanking his supporters after his victory.

Talked to VB mayor William Sessoms, says he doesn't have a feel for how the light rail vote will turn out.—
Reed Andrews (@ReedAndrewsWTKR) November 07, 2012

CBS News projects Republicans will keep control of the House of Representatives

.@CBSNEWS PROJECTS: Obama will win Michigan and New York. Romney will win Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska (4 votes), Texas, Wyoming, ND and SD.—
CBS News (@CBSNews) November 07, 2012

Just called the next governor of North Carolina @PatMcCroryNC to congratulate him on a big victory! facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…—
Bob McDonnell (@BobMcDonnell) November 07, 2012

Photographer @mattsonsalla just informed me "by the way I have footage of a woman tebowing after voting" #winning @WTKR3 #hrva—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 07, 2012

Despite anti-incumbent sentiment, three of our four House of Rep members going back to Congress. Still waiting on results from 2nd District.—
Mike Mather (@mikemather) November 07, 2012

Final vote has been cast at Hugo Owens Middle School precinct in #Chesapeake. @WTKR3 #hrva—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 07, 2012

Democratic Congressman Bobby Scott wins as expected. Says he's concerned about the President's chances tonight.—
Mike Mather (@mikemather) November 07, 2012

CBS News projects Obama will win New Jersey

Adorable moment of the night: Harris' daughter trying to interview photographer @mattsonsalla @WTKR3 #hrva http://t.co/mkB2SZeN—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 07, 2012

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Still probably about 30 minutes until Harris gets to cast her vote here in #Chesapeake. @WTKR3 #hrva—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 07, 2012

CNN projects Obama will win Illinois, Connecticut, Washington DC and Massachusetts

CBS News talking about #hrva right now. Talking about "Chesapeake County". Yikes.—
Blaine Stewart (@BlaineStewart) November 07, 2012

VA is not going to be called quickly. Too many people still in line to vote in some areas (e.g., Hampton Roads).—
Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) November 07, 2012

No matter who you support, remember this Virginia. 2% of the vote is in. That's it. Take a deep breath.—
Blaine Stewart (@BlaineStewart) November 07, 2012

Room filling quickly at Bobby Scott/Democratic watch party in #Hampton. http://t.co/94RrlC07—
Mike Mather (@mikemather) November 07, 2012

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2,200 people voted at Hugo Owens Middle in #Chesapeake before polls closed at 7. About 300-400 still left to vote. #hrva @WTKR3—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 07, 2012

Long lines inside Hugo Owens Middle in #Chesapeake to vote. Everyone in line by 7pm will get chance to vote. #hrva http://t.co/8tTd2zZp—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 06, 2012

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‎6:47pm. That’s when the last political ad of this election cycle will air on NewsChannel 3

Laurie Simmons is following the long wait to vote at Bayside Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach

Will Scott Rigell keep his seat in the 2nd congressional district? Tune in throughout the evening to Newschannel 3 for election coverage.—
Kurt Williams (@KWilliamsWTKR) November 06, 2012

Better late than never? People are still Googling ‘Who is running for President’

I am on the Peninsula where at least three polling places got the wrong ballots. Workers noticed early, but at least 100 bad ballots cast.—
Mike Mather (@mikemather) November 06, 2012

RT @NorahODonnell: Virginia elections officials report "very heavy, robust turnout" that will likely exceed 2008 vote, per CBS Wyatt Andrews—
CBS News (@CBSNews) November 06, 2012

If voters have questions, please call the State Board of Elections at 800.552.9745—
VirginiaSBE #VAVOTES (@VirginiaSBE) November 06, 2012

According to the City of Norfolk, the city was writing parking meter tickets this morning, but stopped around 11 a.m. All tickets written today will be voided.

Laura Levine got to Greenbrier Middle School and found lines were outrageously long. Check out what she and another woman did to get things moving:

Two #Chesapeake voters Took Action and Got Results at Greenbrier Middle School. There are now 4 laptops checking people in & line is moving!—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 06, 2012

It took Kurt Williams an hour to vote at his precinct at Glenwood Elementary.

Cheers erupt as third computer arrives at Greenbrier Middle School in #Chesapeake @WTKR3—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 06, 2012

At Greenbrier Middle in #Chesapeake. Wait time is 3 hrs to vote. Only two computers checking people in. A third computer on the way. @WTKR3—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 06, 2012

Our sister station WTVR in Richmond shared this photo.

These guys all look pretty serious while voting.
Shouldn’t they already know who they are voting for?

Eric Levy reports that ballots from a different district were accidentally delivered to Yates Elementary School in Newport News.

Poll workers found and corrected the error after machines rejected the ballots and election workers were forced to count the wrong ballots by hand.

Election officials say if you voted on the wrong ballot at Yates and didn’t see the name of a specific candidate, you can return and vote on a provisional ballot that will be counted around noon tomorrow.

In case you were wondering, here’s what members of the media are allowed to do at polling places today. Click here to learn more

On Election Day:

· Media representatives are permitted inside the polling place only when the polls are open (6:00am to 7:00pm).

· A 40-foot Prohibited Area surrounds the entrances to all polling places. Virginia law restricts various activities inside the Prohibited Area and polling place, including media activities. Election officials will clearly demarcate this Prohibited Area.

· Media representatives should contact the Chief Officer of Election upon entering the voting area. This person can authorize media representatives’ presence.

· Media representatives should be prepared to display media credentials or identification if requested by an officer of election.

· Discuss placement of cameras for photos and/or filming with the Chief Officer, as equipment should be placed so as not to show the faces of those attempting to vote or hinder the flow of voting.

· The length of any visit is restricted to a reasonable and limited period of time, and all representatives should leave immediately after completion of filming.

Permitted and Prohibited Activities:

· Virginia law limits media representatives’ permissible activity inside the Prohibited Area and polling place to filming or photographing.

· Interviews or taping of reporters’ remarks are prohibited inside the polling place and the Prohibited Area.

· There shall be no interviews or discussions with voters, election officials, authorized representatives, and others inside the Prohibited Area and polling place. Media representatives are prohibited from filming or photographing any person who specifically asks that he/she not be filmed or photographed.

· No filming or photographing may be performed in a way that divulges how any individual is voting.

· Representatives shall not film or photograph the voter list or any other voter record or material at the precinct in such a way that it divulges the name or other information concerning any individual voter.

· Media representatives shall not impede the voting process or the work of the polling place staff.

· Officers of election may require any person who is found by a majority of the officers to be in violation of the laws governing activities in the polling place to leave the polling place and the Prohibited Area.

· Please note that Virginia’s prohibitions concerning electioneering within the Prohibited Area and polling place also apply to media representatives. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing campaign apparel, handing out campaign literature, and urging the election or defeat of any candidate or issue on the ballot.

· The minimum penalty for any conduct found unlawful (and for which punishment has not otherwise been noted in the Code) shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor. (Va. Code § 24.2-1017) Questions or Concerns? Please contact the State Board of Elections at 1-800-552-9745.

Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott will begin Election Day by voting at his home precinct in Newport News.

The remainder of the day will be spent at polling places in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond and Petersburg. He will end the evening attending election night watch parties in Hampton and Richmond.

RT @VirginiaSBE: The polls in Virginia open at 6am and close at 7pm. All voters in line when the polls close may vote. sbe.virginia.gov—
  (@VDEM) November 06, 2012

Attention Norfolk voters: If you hit the large print option on your touch screen voting machine you will not see all candidates for president on the first screen. We’ve received several complaints from voters who did this and were confused when they only saw Mitt Romney on the first screen.

Poll problems in Va.? Call 1-800-552-9745 to report the issue to the State Board of Elections #vavote #pollproblems—
  (@VDEM) November 06, 2012

@wtkr3 chief elect officer Bettie Williams #VABeach no equipment or ballot issues ppl taking their time with long ballot, up to 3 hr wait—
Darragh Copley Frye (@deeintv) November 06, 2012

Expect long lines, traffic delays at polling stations

“@CBSEveningNews: Battle for votes in Virginia goes door-to-door cbsn.ws/TGSAzf” #WTKRPolitics—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) November 06, 2012