A cartoonist’s eye view of Election Day locally

    November 6, 2012
    • <p>Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones greets voters at the polls in West Phildelphia, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/For NewsWorks)</p>

      Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones greets voters at the polls in West Phildelphia, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/For NewsWorks)

    • <p>Voters line up to cast their ballots in the 2012 Presidential Election in West Philadelphia, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/For NewsWorks)</p>

      Voters line up to cast their ballots in the 2012 Presidential Election in West Philadelphia, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/For NewsWorks)

    • <p><p>Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter gives the "thumbs up" sign after voting at the John Anderson Cultural Center on Election Day, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/For NewsWorks)</p></p>

      <p>Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter gives the "thumbs up" sign after voting at the John Anderson Cultural Center on Election Day, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/For NewsWorks)</p>

    • <p>Community activist Luke Russell directs voters to two new polling locations in Germantown and offers rides in his pickup. The former polling location was moved for this election because of a of a handicapped access ramp that didn't meet federal requirements. (Dave Davies/WHYY)</p>

      Community activist Luke Russell directs voters to two new polling locations in Germantown and offers rides in his pickup. The former polling location was moved for this election because of a of a handicapped access ramp that didn't meet federal requirements. (Dave Davies/WHYY)

    • <p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and wife Ann Romney vote in Belmont, Mass., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p>

      Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and wife Ann Romney vote in Belmont, Mass., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

    • <p>Children from?Arising Futures Child Care and Development Center urge passers by to vote at Green and Rittenhouse Streets in Germantown. (Shai Ben-Yaacov/WHYY)</p>

      Children from?Arising Futures Child Care and Development Center urge passers by to vote at Green and Rittenhouse Streets in Germantown. (Shai Ben-Yaacov/WHYY)

    • <p>Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his son Beau Biden, his wife, Hallie and their daughter Natalie, stands in line to cast his ballot at Alexis I. duPont High School, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Greenville, Del. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)</p>

      Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his son Beau Biden, his wife, Hallie and their daughter Natalie, stands in line to cast his ballot at Alexis I. duPont High School, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Greenville, Del. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    • <p>"Our normal polling place was without electricity. This is all a direct result of the hurricane," said Linda Koepplin, an election observer at Jadwin Gym on Princetown University's campus. Seven voting districts in New Jersey affected by power outages from last week's storm have been relocated to the Jadwin Gym. (Alan Tu/WHYY)</p>

      "Our normal polling place was without electricity. This is all a direct result of the hurricane," said Linda Koepplin, an election observer at Jadwin Gym on Princetown University's campus. Seven voting districts in New Jersey affected by power outages from last week's storm have been relocated to the Jadwin Gym. (Alan Tu/WHYY)

    • <p>State Rep. Dwight Evans votes at the Finley Recreation Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

      State Rep. Dwight Evans votes at the Finley Recreation Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

    • A vote is cast in Philadelphia on Election Day. (Bas Slabbers for WHYY, file)

      A vote is cast in Philadelphia on Election Day. (Bas Slabbers for WHYY, file)

    • <p><p>A mural of President Barack Obama is seen behind voting booths at Ben Franklin Elementary School in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. A judge has ordered election officials to cover the mural.  (Photo courtesy of the Republican State Committee)</p></p>

      <p>A mural of President Barack Obama is seen behind voting booths at Ben Franklin Elementary School in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. A judge has ordered election officials to cover the mural.  (Photo courtesy of the Republican State Committee)</p>

    • <p>Sarah Graden took along son Owen, 3, to vote at the VA meeting hall in Fairmount. (Maiken Scott/WHYY)</p>

      Sarah Graden took along son Owen, 3, to vote at the VA meeting hall in Fairmount. (Maiken Scott/WHYY)

    • <p>Scott Barclay and Audrey Comsgock ?brought their son, Henry Barclay Comsgock when casting their vote at Bache Martin elementary school in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. (Maiken Scott/WHYY)</p>

      Scott Barclay and Audrey Comsgock ?brought their son, Henry Barclay Comsgock when casting their vote at Bache Martin elementary school in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. (Maiken Scott/WHYY)

    • <p>Lee Schwartz, the leader of Philadelphia's 48th Ward, tries to fix problems with voting at Guerin Recreation Center at 16th and Jackson Streets. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)</p>

      Lee Schwartz, the leader of Philadelphia's 48th Ward, tries to fix problems with voting at Guerin Recreation Center at 16th and Jackson Streets. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)

    • <p>Voters wait in line at Guerin Recreation Center at 16th and Jackson Streets in South Philadelphia. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)</p>

      Voters wait in line at Guerin Recreation Center at 16th and Jackson Streets in South Philadelphia. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)

    • <p>Joseph Accardo of South Philadelphia (far right) said he voted for the candidates that would best protect his economic interests: Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican Senate candidate Tom Smith. ?"I think Romney is for the rich," said Accardo. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)</p>

      Joseph Accardo of South Philadelphia (far right) said he voted for the candidates that would best protect his economic interests: Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican Senate candidate Tom Smith. ?"I think Romney is for the rich," said Accardo. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)

    • <p>Kathleen Kane, democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, right, walks with her son Chris Kane, 11, as she prepares to vote at a polling place in the Waverly Community House, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Waverly, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p>

      Kathleen Kane, democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, right, walks with her son Chris Kane, 11, as she prepares to vote at a polling place in the Waverly Community House, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Waverly, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

    • <p>Pennsylvania Commonwealth Secretary Carol Aichele visits a polling location at the Norristown Library. (Jeanette Woods/WHYY)</p>

      Pennsylvania Commonwealth Secretary Carol Aichele visits a polling location at the Norristown Library. (Jeanette Woods/WHYY)

    • <p><p>Betty and Phil McGarrigan of Audobon, N.J. are driving around the region with "political dummies" to encourage voter turnout. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)</p></p>

      <p>Betty and Phil McGarrigan of Audobon, N.J. are driving around the region with "political dummies" to encourage voter turnout. (Benjamin Herold/WHYY)</p>

    • <p><p>A judge ordered election officials to cover a mural of President Barack Obama at Ben Franklin Elementary School in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.  (Photo courtesy of NBC 10)</p></p>

      <p>A judge ordered election officials to cover a mural of President Barack Obama at Ben Franklin Elementary School in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.  (Photo courtesy of NBC 10)</p>

    • <p>Volunteer Samuel Brackeen was knocking on the doors in Glenside encouraging anyone at home to vote. For those who were not in, he was leaving a reminder sticker. (Jeanette Woods/WHYY)</p>

      Volunteer Samuel Brackeen was knocking on the doors in Glenside encouraging anyone at home to vote. For those who were not in, he was leaving a reminder sticker. (Jeanette Woods/WHYY)

    • <p>Ed Colavita helps to clean out the Ocean City Yacht Club after it was innundated by Hurricane Sandy. Those who usually vote at the club were sent to a nearby church to cast their ballots. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      Ed Colavita helps to clean out the Ocean City Yacht Club after it was innundated by Hurricane Sandy. Those who usually vote at the club were sent to a nearby church to cast their ballots. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p>Kathleen Wheatcraft waits with her dog outside of St. Francis Cabrini Church, a busy polling place in Ocean City. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      Kathleen Wheatcraft waits with her dog outside of St. Francis Cabrini Church, a busy polling place in Ocean City. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p>Ocean City residents Peter and Debbie Beck leave St. Francis Cabrini Church after voting. They said the President's handling of the storm didn't affect the way they voted. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      Ocean City residents Peter and Debbie Beck leave St. Francis Cabrini Church after voting. They said the President's handling of the storm didn't affect the way they voted. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p>Susan Gailey and Joyce Bakley-Trofa tend the table for voters who usually vote at the Ocean City Yacht Club. The polling place was relocated to St. Francis Cabrini Church, where three other districts vote. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      Susan Gailey and Joyce Bakley-Trofa tend the table for voters who usually vote at the Ocean City Yacht Club. The polling place was relocated to St. Francis Cabrini Church, where three other districts vote. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p><p>50, Sam Dow, voted for the first time today. (Kimberly Paynter for NewsWorks)</p></p>

      <p>50, Sam Dow, voted for the first time today. (Kimberly Paynter for NewsWorks)</p>

    • <p>Voters arrive at the Union Avenue School in Margate. When the municipal building lost power because of Hurricane Sandy, an alternate polling place was arranged. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      Voters arrive at the Union Avenue School in Margate. When the municipal building lost power because of Hurricane Sandy, an alternate polling place was arranged. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p>First time voter Samantha DeCarlo draws back the curtain of a voting booth in Ventnor to ask her mother for help. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      First time voter Samantha DeCarlo draws back the curtain of a voting booth in Ventnor to ask her mother for help. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p>Voters come and go at the busy Ventnor Community Building, which accommodated four voting districts rather than the usual two because of damage from Hurricane Sandy. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      Voters come and go at the busy Ventnor Community Building, which accommodated four voting districts rather than the usual two because of damage from Hurricane Sandy. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p>A sign in front of the Price Memorial Church in Atlantic City directs voters to an alternate polling place. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      A sign in front of the Price Memorial Church in Atlantic City directs voters to an alternate polling place. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • <p>Long lines develop at the Ventnor Community Building, which usually serves two voting districts. The facility had to accomodate two extra districts displaced because of Hurricane Sandy. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)</p>

      Long lines develop at the Ventnor Community Building, which usually serves two voting districts. The facility had to accomodate two extra districts displaced because of Hurricane Sandy. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

    • (Bas Slabbers for WHYY, file)

      (Bas Slabbers for WHYY, file)

    • <p><p>Casey supporters watching results in Scranton. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)</p></p>

      <p>Casey supporters watching results in Scranton. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)</p>

    • <p><p>U.S. Sen. Bob Casey declares victory in his race versus Republican challenger Tom Smith. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)</p></p>

      <p>U.S. Sen. Bob Casey declares victory in his race versus Republican challenger Tom Smith. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)</p>

    • <p>Supporters cheer as election results are announced at the election night party for President Barack Obama Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p>

      Supporters cheer as election results are announced at the election night party for President Barack Obama Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

    • <p>Supporters of President Barack Obama react to favorable media projections at the McCormick Place during an election night watch party in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)</p>

      Supporters of President Barack Obama react to favorable media projections at the McCormick Place during an election night watch party in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

    • <p>Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney arrives to his election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Boston. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p>

      Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney arrives to his election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Boston. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

    • <p>Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, his wife Ann Romney, left and Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and his wife Janna wave to supporters on stage during Romney's election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p>

      Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, his wife Ann Romney, left and Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and his wife Janna wave to supporters on stage during Romney's election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

    • <p>President Barack Obama waves to his supporters at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p>

      President Barack Obama waves to his supporters at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

    • <p>President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p>

      President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

    Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Tony Auth has been roaming the region this election day to capture the excitement and atmosphere of different polling places around the Delaware Valley. View Tony Auth’s illustrations above as Election Day 2012 unfolds.

     

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