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After months of hard-fought, sometimes brutally-bitter campaigning, it all falls in the hands of the voters today. However you feel about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, it&rsquo;s your civic duty to go out and vote your conscience. But before you head to the polls, here are six things you need to know.

What&rsquo;s on the ballot this year? 

The presidential race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton is the big one, of course. But if you are fed up with both candidates, there are others on the ballot. You can pick Libertarian Gary Johnson, Green Party nominee Jill Stein or lesser known candidates &ldquo;Rocky&rdquo; Roque De La Fuente, Alyson Kennedy or Mike Smith.

To learn which candidates are running for office in your own community, <a href="http://www.vote411.org/ballot?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vote 411</a> has all the information you need to make an informed decision.&nbsp;

Can I still register to vote? 

Not registered? Remember, in many states, voters can register at the polls. Voters from swing states like Colorado, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Wisconsin can all register on November 8th with proper ID.

Where do I go vote?

You&rsquo;ll need to go to the voting precinct based on where you live. To find out where to vote, visit <a href="http://www.canivote.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.canivote.org</a>.

Google has also made it very simple to find your polling site. If you type &ldquo;find my polling place&rdquo; or similar search terms into Google, it will pull up a box that allows you to type in your address and find your spot. Once you enter your address, it will also tell you the voting requirements for your state.

How do I know when polls close?

Websites like <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ballotpedia</a> have compiled roundups of poll times so you can find them all in one place. In general, polls open at about 7 a.m. and close at about 7 p.m. on Election Day, but that varies by location.

Can I take a selfie in the voting booth?

You might want to ask Justin Timberlake that question. He created a bit of a stir in October when he posted a selfie of himself early voting in Memphis. As it turns out, <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/11/06/ballot-selfie-beware-s-often-illegal-despite-flurry-late-attempts-change/93299316/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">that&rsquo;s actually against the law in some states</a>. A selfie carries a possible penalty of up to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine.

Where can I tune in for live results?

After you vote, you&rsquo;ll likely want to follow up on the results, whether or not you&rsquo;re having a celebratory Election Day bash or drowning your sorrows in whiskey. Here&rsquo;s how to live stream the results of the 2016 election:

Most new outlets, including <a href="http://www.cnn.com/election?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CNN</a>, <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Election?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ABC</a>, <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/election-2016/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CBS</a>, <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NBC</a> and <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2016/presidential-election-headquarters?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fox</a>, will be live streaming their election news coverage on their websites. <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/calls?utm_term=.hnReEyMxO&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-1851s-last-minute-guide-to-election-day-7450#.xdWrpYNM4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BuzzFeed News</a> will also live stream their coverage via Twitter in an &ldquo;Election Night Live&rdquo; special.

CBS, NBC, Fox and ABC will also be streaming their election coverage on their news apps, so you can follow the election results in real time, no matter where you are.

Stay informed this Election Day by tuning into 1851 as we bring you the latest updates on the 2016 Presidential Election. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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