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Before the polls open Michele Bender, left, poll clerk, is sworn in by Gary Johnson assistant poll clerk, at precinct 471 i in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff

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Before the polls open Michele Bender, left, poll clerk, is sworn in by Gary Johnson assistant poll clerk, at precinct 471 i in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff

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  • Before the polls open Michele Bender, left, poll clerk, is sworn in by Gary Johnson assistant poll clerk, at precinct 471 i in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff
  • Poll workers at precinct 471 in Collier County prepare for voters in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff
  • Poll workers at precinct 471 in Collier County prepare for voters in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff
  • Poll workers at precinct 471 in Collier County prepare for voters in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff
  • Poll workers at precinct 471 in Collier County prepare for voters in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff
  • Poll workers at precinct 471 in Collier County prepare for voters in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election Erik Kellar/Staff
  • Voters crowd the hall way of the precinct 327 at the Golden Gate Community Center in Naples Tuesday morning. Voter turnout for the 2008 presidential election is expected to reach record numbers. Erik Kellar/Staff
  • Voters wait in line at one of the three polling stations at or near Veterans Park in North Naples on Tuesday morning.
  • Voters wait in line at one of the three polling stations at or near Veterans Park in North Naples on Tuesday morning.
  • The flag of the United States was illuminated over and near the cluster of three polling stations at Veterans Park and the North Naples Fire District offices on Tuesday.
  • Voters line up to cast their ballots at polls 590 and 591 at the Collier County Extension office off Imokalee Road next to the Collier County fairgrounds on Tuesday.
  • Voters line up to cast their ballots at polls 590 and 591 at the Collier County Extension office off Imokalee Road next to the Collier County fairgrounds on Tuesday.
  • Voters line up to cast their ballots at polls 590 and 591 at the Collier County Extension office off Immokalee Road next to the Collier County fairgrounds on Tuesday.
  • Voters line up to cast ballots at polls 590 and 591 at the Collier County Extension office off Immokalee Road next to the Collier County fairgrounds on Tuesday.
  • At precinct 554 off Golden Gate Boulevard, voters wait in line to cast their ballots on Tuesday. A record turnout of voters was expected in this 2008 presidential election.
  • Voters were coming in 'dribs and drabs'' this morning at Moorings Park, the private retirement enclave that opened its gates to become North Naples' Precinct 416 polling place, according to Liz Appling. She was out front of the clubhouse, where voting is taking place, distributing leaflets in favor of Amendment 2. This photo was made about 9 a.m. Jeff Lytle/Staff
  • A naplesnews.com reader who declined to be identified submitted this photo showing what he described as the result of trespasser's surrounding his two McCain-Palin lawn signs with numerous Obama signs during Monday night. The reader said the act was particularly brazen because of a nearby parked sherriff's department patrol car and said this act is due to the lack of respect for people, property, and the rule of law, in today's world. Photo: reader submitted
  • Naplesnews.com reader Ileana Ramos submitted this photo of her daughter, a first-time voter, casting her ballot on Nov. 4, 2008.
  • Naplesnews.com reader Ileana Ramos submitted this photo of her daughter, a first-time voter, casting her ballot on Nov. 4, 2008.
  • Naplesnews.com reader Ileana Ramos submitted this photo of her daughter, a first-time voter, casting her ballot on Nov. 4, 2008.
  • Naplesnews.com reader Ileana Ramos submitted this photo of her daughter, a first-time voter, casting her ballot on Nov. 4, 2008.
  • Carla Johnston, left, thanks her staff and supporters, including Phyllis Abram, center, and Renny Severance, right, Tuesday night at Mamma Pasta in Fort Myers. Johnston lost to incumbent Bob Janes for Lee County Commissioner District One. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Carla Johnston, and supporters look over elections results on the web as they come in Tuesday night at Mamma Pasta in Fort Myers. Johnston lost to incumbent Bob Janes for Lee County Commissioner District One. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Linda Uhler sets out flags in preparation for a gathering of Carla Johnston supporters Tuesday night at Mamma Pasta in Fort Myers. Johnston lost to incumbent Bob Janes for Lee County Commissioner District One. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Carla Johnston, left, thanks her staff and supporters, including Bill Abram, right, Tuesday night at Mamma Pasta in Fort Myers. Johnston lost to incumbent Bob Janes for Lee County Commissioner District One. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Wayne Malaney, right, council for the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office, shows Steven Hemping, second from left, left, and Chuck Mohlke where some ballots have been printed with a manufacturing defect. The defect has randomly affected page two of several ballots that will need to be fixed and counted on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Wayne Malaney, right, council for the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office, Gary Tincu where some ballots have been printed with a manufacturing defect. The defect has randomly affected page two of several ballots that will need to be fixed and counted on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Collier County Supervisor of Elections Jennifer Edwards, second from right, shows Collier County Judge Rob Crown, center, the chairman of the Collier County Canvassing Board, along with members of the public where some ballots have been printed with a manufacturing defect. The defect has randomly affected page two of several ballots that will need to be fixed and counted on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • On election night at Joe Paterno's home in East Naples, he and his wife Karen sat quietly watching national results come in while periodically checking local results on the Collier County Supervisor of Elections website. 'People donated money to the campaign and I didn't feel like it was right to spend it on a party,' Paterno explained. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
  • On election night at her watch party at The Club House next to the Vineyards in Naples, Collier County School Board seat winner Julie Sprague makes her acceptance speech before a crowd of excited supporters. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
  • On election night at Julie Sprague's watch party at The Club House next to the Vineyards in Naples, supporters cheer as Sprague makes her acceptance speech. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
  • On election night at Julie Sprague's watch party at The Club House next to the Vineyards in Naples, Julie greets Naples High teacher and friend Charlie Freydgerg after making her acceptance speech. 'I've known Julie for twenty years,' said Freydberg. 'I worked with her before I became a teacher and now I'm a teacher because of her.' Jennifer Whitney/ staff
  • On election night at Julie Sprague's watch party at The Club House next to the Vineyards in Naples, Naples High School teachers Charlie Freydberg and Mary Blackman cheer as Sprague makes her acceptance speech. 'I don't really know her, but I know what she believes in,' said Blackman. 'She's a school teacher, and to have somebody who actually believes and understands will make all the difference.' Jennifer Whitney/ staff
  • Candidate for the North Naples Fire District Commission, Jim Burke of Pelican Bay, 2nd left, gathers with supporters Tuesday, Nov.4th 2008 to await election returns. Pictured with Burke is: (L-R) James Cunningham, Chris Spencer, Burke, and Danny Meyer. Photo submitted by RL Caron
  • U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, (R-Fla.) tastes the 'Victory Cookies' prepared by his mother, Priscilla Mack, right, at a reception at the Bellasera Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Naples. Mack defeated Democrat Robert Neeld, Independent Burt Saunders and Jeff George to retain his position for District 14 in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, (R-Fla.) talks to reporters via cell phone at an election night reception at the Bellasera Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Naples. Mack defeated Democrat Robert Neeld, Independent Burt Saunders and Jeff George to retain his position for District 14 in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Priscilla Mack embraces her son U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, (R-Fla.) at an election night reception at the Bellasera Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Naples. Mack defeated Democrat Robert Neeld, Independent Burt Saunders and Jeff George to retain his position for District 14 in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Priscilla Mack embraces her son U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, (R-Fla.) at an election night reception at the Bellasera Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Naples. Mack defeated Democrat Robert Neeld, Independent Burt Saunders and Jeff George to retain his position for District 14 in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • U.S. Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fla.) tastes the 'victory cookies' prepared by his mother, Priscilla Mack, right, at a reception at the Bellasera Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Naples. Mack defeated Democrat Robert Neeld, Independent Burt Saunders and Jeff George, who ran without a party affiliation, to retain his position for District 14 in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, (R-Fla.) embraces his daughter, eight-year-old Addison Mack, at an election night reception at the Bellasera Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Naples. Mack defeated Democrat Robert Neeld, Independent Burt Saunders and Jeff George to retain his position for District 14 in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Bonita Springs resident Henry Cohen, chief of staff Jeff Cohen, U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, (R-Fla.) and Bonita Springs resident Caryl Cohen, left to right, watch the results at an election night reception at the Bellasera Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Naples. Mack defeated Democrat Robert Neeld, Independent Burt Saunders and Jeff George to retain his position for District 14 in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Vana Renejuste, center, a volunteer for the Collier County Democratic Party, celebrates at at Yabba's on Fifth Avenue South in Naples as CNN announces that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Jorge Sierra, front, and Jerry Sierra, not relation, volunteers for the Collier County Democratic Party, celebrate at at Yabba's on Fifth Avenue South in Naples as CNN announces that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Volunteers for the Collier County Democratic Party celebrate at at Yabba's on Fifth Avenue South in Naples as CNN announces that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Volunteers for the Collier County Democratic Party celebrate at at Yabba's on Fifth Avenue South in Naples as CNN announces that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Carla Dean, the Collier County Republican Party Chairman, second from right, watches as presidential election results come in during a Collier County Republican Party gathering Tuesday night at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Carla Dean, the Collier County Republican Party Chairman, rolls up a campaign sign for John M\cCain after the Collier County Republican Party gathering Tuesday night at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Carla Dean, the Collier County Republican Party chairwoman, watches results come in for the local and presidential races at the Supervisor of Elections office in November 2008 in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Liza McClenaghan, center, the Collier County State Committee Woman for the Democratic Party, looks at the voting numbers coming in at the Supervisor of Elections office on Tuesday night in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Collier County Judge Rob Crown looks over ballots that have been printed with a manufacturing defect. The defect has randomly affected page two of several ballots that will need to be fixed and counted on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Gary Beauchamp, left, the chief deputy supervisor of elections, and Pete VanDemark, the I.T. manager, center, look at the voting numbers coming in at the Supervisor of Elections office in November 2008 in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Gary Beauchamp, center, the chief deputy supervisor of elections, and I.T. manager Pete VanDemark, right, look at the voting numbers coming in at the Supervisor of Elections office in November 2008 in Naples. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff

Poll workers at precinct 471 in Collier County prepare for voters in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election

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