Both precincts in Nesquehoning had higher than average turnout. By midday they had as many voters as they would see in total during some local elections.

Voters on both sides said they had more trust in voting in person than they did in mail-in ballots.

“I know it went in because I was there. When I mail it I can’t be sure,” said Dawne Casselle.

Some older voters said they knew the risk from coronavirus, but still wanted to cast their ballot in person.

“I wouldn’t want to catch it, but I prefer to vote here,” said 88-year-old Rosenda Pena, who said she didn’t trust mail-in balloting.

Other voters said going to the polls is no more dangerous than going to the grocery store.

Some voters supporting Trump said they’re concerned about mail-in ballots being manipulated, especially with the current deadline allowing mail ballots postmarked Nov. 3 to be counted for up to three days after the election.

“I’m disappointed with the state attorney general of Pennsylvania with his nonsense of extending the counting of votes for three to four days,” said Tom Ferrence.