A few observations from here in AZ - FWIW

1. The Democratic party in AZ has been extremely weak for the last few decades. It is starting to get stronger, but it is still at a HUGE disadvantage.

2. At 4:57 pm last night I received an email from the AZ Democratic Party that they were aware of the problems, and urging anyone who was in line to vote to stay in line. As long as you are in line before the polls close, the polls will remain open until you vote.

3. Yesterday was a new "Experiment" in voting in AZ, reduced numbers of polling stations, but any voter could vote at any polling station, rather than having to vote in their precinct. This probably was extremely confusing to people, I know it was a little for me. I still went to my closest polling place, just to be safe. For those whose "normal" place was closed - who knows?

4. I don't know if this is the same model as will be used in the General. I will follow up and find out as soon as I can.

5. I think the turnout was a surprise. I have not seen such long lines since the General between Bush and Clinton. AZ is well known to have very light turnout on election day, as so many people vote by mail. I think this was a serious mis-judgment on the part of election officials as to how much interest there was in this election.

6. As has been noted in some other threads, it was the same experience for both parties. This was a state-run election, not party run. It may have worked in Hillary's favor, but I don't think that was intentional on the AZ Dem Party's part. I have no idea who would have benefitted on the Republican side. (Ugh).