Gazette reporters were on the scene at polling stations around the Island on election day, talking to voters, capturing the mood. Polls close at 8 p.m. in all six towns.

A steady stream of voters turned out to cast ballots in every Island town from morning to nightfall Tuesday, joining their counterparts around the country.

Polling stations in all six Island towns will be open for in-person voting on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. All voters are required to adhere to pandemic safety regulations. Masks and social distancing are mandatory.

Vineyard voters go to the polls Tuesday to help decide the most watched presidential election in history. Nearly half the Island’s registered voters have already cast ballots.

Seven candidates are running for seven seats on the Dukes County Commission on Nov. 3. Questions emailed to the seven candidates saw a variety of responses on county government.

With the mission of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission in the spotlight more than ever this year, Island voters will have a choice to make as they head to the polls Nov. 3.

As early voting begins at a steady clip across the Island, the race for nine elected seats on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission tops local electoral matters on the ballot this year.

Early voting for the much-anticipated 2020 presidential election has begun in all six Island towns, with voter registration up across the board.

In an unusual state primary Tuesday, Martha’s Vineyard voters strong backed Democratic incumbent Sen. Edward Markey and Republican attorney Kevin O’Connor over their challengers.