Some sported jackets and buttons supporting Democrat presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, and others wore hats with “Make America Great Again” emblazoned across the front, signaling a desire for Donald J. Trump and JD Vance to emerge victorious.

Election Day turnout throughout heavily red Lycoming County was described by poll workers as strong and steady, with lines at the doors by the opening time of 7 a.m.

The streams of voters continued to pour in throughout the day and were expected to remain heavy all the way through 8 p.m. when polls closed.

The razor-thin margin for Trump and Harris, based on pre-election polling, was a large factor for what appeared to be high voter turnout, as was the balmy temperature in Greater Williamsport.

Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, right, shares a laugh with James Dinmore, left, at the polling place at the Hepburn Township Fire Department on Tuesday. KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

This race included a tight one between U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, and Republican businessman and Army veteran David McCormick.

Another race was for state Attorney General, in which Democrat Eugene DePasquale challenged Republican Dave Sunday.

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, representing the 9th Congressional District, was on the ballot seeking reelection along with U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, representing the 15th

Congressional District. Amanda Waldman was the only Democrat to file for the 9th Congressional District seat. Zach Womer was the only Democrat to file for the 15th Congressional District seat.

Also on the ballot were state Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, representing the 84th District, state Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, representing the House 83rd District, and state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, representing the 23rd District of Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties. Kim Pitcher was the only Democrat running for the 23rd Senate district.

Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, talks about his priorties for his next term after voting in Hepburn Township Tuesday morning. KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

“(Voters) were lined up and we brought them inside,” said C. Lee Grassmyer, a constable at the Hepburn Township Fire Hall voting station, where 580 to 600 voters had arrived by 9:30 a.m.

Eighty-eight people were brought through just in the past 40 minutes preceding this interview, he said, describing it as a “steady stream.”

Inside the fire hall, the line was about 30 people long waiting to cast their ballots at 10 a.m. Those in line seemed patient and courteous.

Voter James Dinsmore described his time at the polls as “a good experience.”

“They do a good job,” he said of the poll workers at Hepburn Township. A consistent voter, Dinsmore said he votes not only because it is an opportunity to take part in a democratic process, but because of his father who was in the military for 21 years.

A sign marks the Old Lycoming Township building in Old Lycoming Township as a polling place on Election Day. KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Chris Bird, judge of elections at the polls for a precinct at Clark Street in South Williamsport, also described the turnout as strong, especially considering how many mail-in votes there were.

He estimated over 430 people had cast their ballots by about 11:15 a.m., and said there were 1,720 registered voters in the precinct.

Bird and others held open doors for those walking into the station, directed voters to the right precinct if they were not at the correct location, and offered any other assistance requested.

“We had a lot of voters here out of the gate,” he said.

A student from Montoursville High School was using the Election Day experience as part of her civics class. Security was ensured by a state constable.

The inaugural election at Mountain View Alliance Church, 1515 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore, was proceeding smoothly as of 1 p.m., said an election official at the polling place, which consolidated the third and fourth wards of the borough.

“A few people were a little unsure of where to go to vote, but overall, we’ve had no issues,” an election official said.

“Turnout has been consistent, which is similar to what I think you’ll find at a lot of polling places today,” the official said.

Though things seemed to be running smoothly at the polls throughout the county, some locations faced snags in terms of accessibility.

“I was surprised the only way into the building was up a set of stairs,” said Patty Laubach, a caregiver for an elderly voter.

“She can’t get around without her walker and she also has trouble hearing and seeing,” Laubach said. “She had to hold on to the railing with both hands to get up those stairs. Her granddaughter usually brings her to vote, but she’s about 100 pounds and I don’t know if she could’ve helped her up.”

An election official was seen assisting Laubach in helping the elderly voter to their vehicle.

Construction is underway on the front side of their polling place and better accessibility options are expected to be offered by the time of the next election, the official told Laubach, she said.

Sun-Gazette reporter Matthew Courter contributed to this report