Election Day 2018: Sound-Off! How Were Ohio's Polling Sites?

The 2018 midterm elections have been one of the mostly hotly contested in recent memory, with both parties desperately stumping in states across the nation. That's why we're asking you to help us cover the polls across Ohio. We want to know what your experience voting on Tuesday was, and if things ran smoothly.

This election has been front and center for most Ohioans. That's because, as the nation's bellwether, our state was again a key battleground — with even President Donald Trump making sure to hit the Buckeye State before Tuesday.

His visit shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Ohioans are being asked to cast crucial votes on who will be the next governor and who will represent the Buckeye State in the Senate. Both Republicans and Democrat's have a vested interested in the outcome because Tuesday's results could determine Ohio's future for years to come.

We've started to hear from residents across Northeast Ohio on social media. Most have said their polling location was crowded, but moving efficiently.

Here's what voters from around Greater Cleveland were saying this morning:

Avon and Avon Lake: "In and out in about 10 minutes. There was a line at my polling spot, but plenty of workers, things were moving along well," Lisa Fane said. Kate Riley had a similar experience, saying she was in and out in about 10 minutes, though she arrived shortly after polls opened at 6:30 a.m.

Bay Village: "I showed up an hour after polls officially opened and was happy to see a crowd in Bay Village... The poll was run efficiently so I was in and out in 15 minutes," said Mike McClain.

Beachwood: By 9 a.m., Michael Stovsky was reporting that there were no significant lines at his polling place. "Go vote," he said.

Bowling Green: Pete Bogdov said that his polling location was quick and efficient, adding that things usually move smoothly in his town.

Brook Park: "Brook Park was crowded right at opening but the poll workers were quick and friendly. So positive and excited," said Megan Bolin.

Cleveland: "Got to my polling location (Cleveland) around 7 and was walking out by 7:11. Very efficient," said Katie Tuttle.

Cleveland Heights: The Lee Road Library site had a long line, but was moving quickly, according to Hayley Brown. She told Patch voting there was "quick and easy." Amanda Jamiesone echoed that sentiment, saying things were "steady" but that "awesome" poll workers were keeping things moving. Musicians Towers is also moving smoothly, Martha Ligas said.

Cuyahoga Falls: "Was in line at 6:25 home by 6:40. Husband in line by 7:15 home by 7:30," said Trish Ricker.

Fairlawn-Bath: "I got there right as they opened and was probably 20th in line? The line was growing behind me, too," said Jill Gifford.

Fairview Park: "Fairview Park City Hall is my polling location. I had no wait I got in and out in 20 minutes. Very efficiently run, simply and clearly directed voters where they needed to be and how to get done quickly," said Bill Gerken.

Lakewood: "Crowded at Roosevelt this morning but the lines moved quickly. Including voting I was there about 20 minutes," said Sara Reilly.

Munson Township: A poll worker said the morning was busy and the evening is expected to also be a crunch time for volunteers. "We expect a huge turnout overall," the poll worker told Patch.

North Canton: Two different voters said their polling location was "Busy!" A voter in nearby Jackson Township didn't have the same experience, saying there were only about six people at her location.

Parma: "I voted at 7:30 a.m. in Parma and had no issues. In and out in 15 minutes," said Larry Napoli. Another Parma voter, Conner Howard, said, "Our polling place in Parma was a little busy, but we were in and out with no hassle."

Rocky River: "Just got back from my polling place in Rocky River. It was not crowded at all, but I’m happy to say that there were more millennials than I remember previous times voting," said Molly Deininger.

Solon: "The church on the corner of 91 and Cannon ran very smooth! The line was out the door but the folks were so efficient, we did not have a long wait," said Bobby Carlton, a Solon voter. Another voter from that city said the Grantwood location was "packed."

Stow: "I went right into City Hall was done in about 20 minutes," said Michele Renee. Philip Cranmer told Patch, "I got to my polling place around 9 a.m.. It was not especially packed, but definitely more people there than the last time I voted." He said a line was forming when he left.

University Heights: Brenda Bailey said there was a "big, beautiful line" at 6:45 a.m., but she moved quickly through and was able to vote within 15 minutes.

Wapakoneta (just south of Lima): "My polling site in Wapakoneta, OH, was very efficient and well-run, no problems. I was in and out in 10 minutes," said Brian Botti.

Westlake: Kat Walsh said the city's community center had a "little bit of a wait" but was moving along quickly. Sarah Hughes, meanwhile, was surprised by the turnout. "Clague Cabin in Westlake was the busiest I have ever seen it, including all past presidential elections that I've voted in," she said on Patch's Facebook. "At 10:00 AM the Westlake Recreation Center was packed but no wait," said Rich Burrows.

We'll continue to update these comments as more people vote and share their experiences with us.

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Photo from Emily Leayman, Patch