Tuesday marks Connecticut's municipal elections, a chance for people around the state to cast their vote, in many cases, for mayor or first selectman, their local council members or school boards. In all, 168 (of 169) towns across the state will hold an election, with the ballots varying from town to town.

More than 192,271 votes were cast in early voting around Connecticut and hundreds of thousands more were expected Tuesday.

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to cast their ballots in municipal races across the state. Get answers to your voting questions here.

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 4. If the polls close while you're in line, you'll still be able to cast your vote, per Connecticut's voter's bill of rights. You can check online for your voting location at https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx.

Result were still coming in Tuesday evening in two blue-collar central Connecticut cities where Democrats were looking to win back control of city hall while Republicans sought to maintain power.

Election Day is nearly upon us. Voters will determine the next mayor of New York City, the next governor of New Jersey, among other positions, and answer key ballot proposal questions, with housing being a main issue It is not a federal holiday,

As Election Day counts are being reported, Democrats are projected to pick up wins in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia. CBS News has this recap of closely watched races and national implications.