Some long lines, but things going smoothly in most US polling places

Long lines were reported across the country, which is not unusual, and there were sporadic reports of polling places opening late. There have also been voting equipment issues in counties in Georgia, Ohio and Texas.

But overall, things seemed to be going smoothly in most places, with enthusiastic voters waiting patiently to cast their ballots.

People wait in line to vote at Adam Hall near Auburn Corners, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP/Tony Dejak)

Experts expected total votes to exceed the 139 million cast in 2016. About 101 million people voted ahead of Election Day, heeding warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.

An NBC News reporter says the American Civil Liberties Union has not flagged any possible cases of voter intimidation at polls.

So far there are no signs of voter intimidation, according to the ACLU, or significant foreign interference, according to cyber security firms and DHS. This is great news.

— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) November 3, 2020

— with AP