It’s Election Day. In Tennessee, the polls are open until 7 p.m. Central Time.

Tennesseans are not only electing the next President of the United States, but also representation in both the U.S. Senate and House, as well as state legislature seats. Nashvillians are also voting for or against Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum.

Among the most closely watched races is the battle for the U.S. Senate, where incumbent Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, is seeking a second term against state Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia, is also up for re-election, facing off against Nashville activist Maryam Abolfazli.

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National live updates: Polls in some states close soon

When will the presidential race be called?

It is highly likely the results of the presidential election won’t be announced the night of Nov. 5. Depending on the state and the laws in place, it can take some time to count all of the ballots.

According to Poynter, over half of all states require that mail ballots be received by Election Day, but about 18 states will count mail ballots if they are received after Election Day but postmarked on or before Election Day.

Additionally, some state laws allow military or overseas ballots to be received after Election Day.

State laws can also determine when local officials must finish counting ballots, which can range from one to two weeks after Election Day in certain states, reported Poynter.

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Election Day is here!

The only statewide race on the ballot this year is a battle for the U.S. Senate, where incumbent U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, is seeking a second six-year term against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson. Meanwhile, all nine U.S. House seats are up for election this year and all 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Only the even-numbered state Senate seats are up for grabs in 2024.

In Nashville, voters will decide on whether to increase the sales tax by a half-cent to fund Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s $3.1 billion “Choose How You Move” transit improvement plan.

Polls open at 7 a.m. CST and close at 7 p.m. CST.

Results:

Follow along for live updates throughout the day.

Polls in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson and Montgomery counties open at 7 a.m. while in some counties they will open at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.

WeGo rides free on Election Day

All Election Day rides on WeGo buses in Davidson County will be free, Mayor Freddie O’Connell said in a release. The transit app will provide available route directions to polling sites Tuesday.

Help curb Election Day fraud

Voters can reach the Election Day hotline at 1-877-850-4959. Those witnessing voting fraud are asked to text TN to 45995.

“Tennesseans should know their elections remain secure,” Secretary of State Tre Hargett said in a statement Monday. “These numbers provide easy and direct access to election officials, so voters can have confidence when casting a ballot and know that any potential issue is addressed.”

Is mailed delivered on Election Day?

Mail carriers and other parcel services are delivering on Election Day. The USPS expects a surge in mail delivery on Election Day as it prepares to deliver ballots.

What is my polling location?

Voters must vote at their assigned precinct on Election Day.

Residents of Davidson County may use the county Polling Place Finder to identify their assigned polling location. Voters may also look up their polling location through the Tennessee Secretary of State website.

What do I need to bring to vote? What IDs are acceptable?

Voters must present an ID with their name and photograph to vote. One example of this is a Tennessee driver license. The following IDs are also acceptable, even if expired:

• A United States passport
• A photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
• A photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
• A United States Military photo ID
• A Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo

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I forgot my ID. Can I still vote?

Yes. In the case that a voter can’t provide an acceptable form of ID, the voter will be issued a provisional ballot.

The voter will then have two business days after Election Day to return to the election commission office and show a valid photo ID. According to the Tennessee Secretary of State, upon returning to the election commission office, the voter will sign an affidavit and a copy of the voter’s photo ID will be made to be reviewed by the counting board.

Is it too late to register to vote in Tennessee?

Yes, Tennessee does not offer same day voter registration. The last day to register to vote in Tennessee was Oct. 7.

Felix Okpara is battling a “serious hip pointer” for Tennessee basketball, coach Rick Barnes said Monday.

Barnes said Okpara refuses to come out of practice, but the injury is bothering the Ohio State transfer. He played 25 minutes, scoring two points and grabbing nine rebounds in No. 12 Tennessee’s season-opening 80-64 win against Gardner-Webb at Food City Center at Thompson-Boling Arena.

The 6-foot-11 Okpara is part of Tennessee’s starting five. Sophomore J.P. Estrella is the backup, but has been dealing with a foot injury throughout the summer. Barnes said Estrella did not go through shootaround with the Vols and ended up being a game-time decision.

“I think that is a major step for him,” Barnes said. “Is he 100%? No. But I thought his minutes were valuable for us tonight.”

Okpara averaged 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 70 games in two seasons at Ohio State. He started 45 games and entrenched himself as the starting forward as a sophomore. He averaged 6.6 points and 6.4 rebounds while blocking 82 shots.

Tennessee has 11 scholarship players this season. It was without two against Gardner-Webb as senior guard Darlinstone Dubar and freshman guard Bishop Boswell did not play.

Dubar, a senior transfer from Hofstra, was out due to a personal matter but is with the team. Boswell, a freshman guard, is in concussion protocol.

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Barnes said Dubar’s “timetable is up to him.”

“Tough time for him personally,” Barnes said. “I think he has dealt with it for a while. We love him to death. We miss him. It is up to him. It is all on his time.”

Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.com and follow him on Twitter @ByMikeWilson. If you enjoy Mike’s coverage, consider a digital subscription that will allow you access to all of it.