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There's almost a sense of relief around Vermont that Election Day is finally here.

Secretary of State Jim Condos talks about how Election day is unfolding across Vermont. And VPR's Steve Zind calls in from the polls in Northfield for an update.

Treasurer Beth Pearce and her opponent Wendy Wilton, Auditor-elect Doug Hoffer and Vince Illuzzi, House Speaker Shap Smith and Attorney General Bill Sorrell reflect on their races and look at what's ahead. And VPR's Ross Sneyd and Valley News Editor John Gregg provide analysis of the Vermont and New Hampshire races.

Our reporters' roundtable looks at the people and issues in all the statewide races and discusses the impact that Super PAC money has had in this campaign.

Historian and Author Kenneth C. Davis discusses the Presidency and the accomplishments of the two Vermont-born Presidents and Secretary of State Jim Condos provides an update on traffic at the polls.

With a sitting U.S. senator, congressman, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state all heavily favored to win re-election, it looks to be a good year for incumbents in Vermont.

Election day is finally here. State officials are expecting a strong voter turnout that will determine the outcome of numerous local, state and federal races.

It's easy for the typical Granite Stater to forget how small New Hampshire is, especially during a presidential election year. Every four years, the state's political importance gets inflated by the proudly-touted First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary.

For many recreational riders of all terrain vehicles, the season is winding down. But a controversy is revving up in Barnet, among other towns, about whether to continue to let ATVs use some town roads.

Voters in Vermont's largest city will decide on Tuesday whether to support a $9 million fiscal stability bond. Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger has proposed the ballot item to essentially refinance the city's debt, but the new mayor is seeing some new opposition from a conservative super PAC.

It's down to the final few days before Tuesday's general election, and there are a few statewide races that appear to be very tight.

There's just one day to go before voters in Vermont head to the polls, but we may not know the outcome of some very close races the day after the election. That's because Vermont has extended the deadline for military and overseas voters to return their absentee ballots.

President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, are both returning to New Hampshire for last-minute campaign visits in the battleground state.

Congressman Peter Welch appears to be cruising to re-election. He's running for a fourth term in Washington, and he says he wants Vermonters to know he remains committed to promoting their interests.

For years Castleton's town offices were located in a historic building in the heart of the village. But mold and other safety concerns forced a move into temporary quarters last year. Local residents remain split over whether to build a new town office or restore the old one and next Tuesday they'll vote on the issue.

A court will hold a hearing on a campaign finance complaint filed by Republican Attorney General candidate Jack McMullen - but not until after Election Day.

The Burlington group BTV Green is hoping voters will approve a city referendum on the legalization and regulation of marijuana and hemp.

Election Day is next Tuesday, but the deadline to register to vote in Vermont is today. It's been a busy afternoon at city and town clerks' offices across the state, as last minute get-out-the-vote drives have overwhelmed town officials with voter registration applications.

Governor Peter Shumlin joins us to discuss his programs and policies, we touch base with Valley News editor John Gregg on the New Hampshire elections, learn about funding for Vermont's heating assistance program and hear about the political dynasty that is the Diamondstone family.

Newscast: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 7:34 a.m.

Interest in early voting is very high is several parts of the state. In some communities it's expected that as many as a third of all voters will cast their ballot before Election Day.

Seven Days news editor Andy Bromage talks with Vermont Edition about Lenore Broughton of Burlington, who donated $682,500 to the SuperPAC Vermonters First.

Randy Brock is in the final leg of campaigning, hoping to unseat first term incumbent Peter Shumlin next Tuesday. He spoke about campaign issues in this final stretch of the campaign.

Newscast: Friday, October 26, 2012, 5:50 p.m.