5 Things You Should Know Today - Nov. 8, 2011 Election Day

There's a chance of rain today, but don't let that stop you from getting to the polls if you haven't already voted by absentee ballot. Here's what you should know about today's elections:

1. The weather

There's a 30 percent chance of rain today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, with a high of 64 and a low around 51.

2. Polling places

The polls open at 7 a.m. today and close at 8 p.m. You'll find a complete list of polling places, along with maps, on the City of Farmington and City of Farmington Hills websites. Need more help? Contact the Farmington city clerk's office, 248-474-5500, ext. 2218, or the Farmington Hills city clerk's office, 248-871-2410.

3. Who's running?

We've published a list of candidates, with links to stories about them: "". We also have information about the public safety millage and the library millage.

4. Sample ballots

You can preview the Farmington ballot for all precincts on the city's website.

Sample ballots for Precincts 1-4 and 7-26, Precincts 5 and 6, and Precinct 27 are posted on the City of Farmington Hills website.

5. What about results?

Come back to Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch tonight for election results. We'll be running a blog with results direct from and city halls – it will go live on our home page shortly after the polls close. You'll also be able to participate in a discussion about the local races. Results will be posted on our Twitter and Facebook pages, too.