The ballot, its the kind of country we want. Its every issue anyone cares about. Just imagine what our country could accomplish if we started working together as one people under one god, saluting one american flag. Right . Good morning from the cbs studio 57 newsroom at cbs headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you, im annemarie green and it is election day. A contentious, divisive president ial campaign that laid their emotions in this country is over. The white house and senate are at stake, as are 12 governorships. In the most recent cbs poll, Hillary Clinton holds a fourpoint lead nationally over donald trump in a fourway race. Similar to last week. She maintains a fourpoint lead in a twoway matchup with trump. Earlier this morning, following her final Campaign Stop clinton returned to an airport near her home in new york. Yesterday and through the night, both candidates made their final pitch to voters. Craig boswell is in sterling, virginia. Craig, good morning. Reporter annemarie, good morning to you. What happens in this location is a strong indicator of who will win virginias 13 electoral votes. Now, Hillary Clinton and donald trump wrapped up this marathon president ial race holding dueling rallies, well into the morning, in grand rapids, michigan, North Carolina and now its time for voters to put an exclamation point on this and that part is well under way. Reporter clinton made her final Campaign Push in the critical state of North Carolina overnight with the help of celebrity friends lady gaga and bon jovi. Its not just my name or Donald Trumps name on the ballot. Its the kind of country we want. Its every issue anyone cares about. Reporter the starstudded rally came as voters in the small town of dixville, new hampshire, cast the first ballots of the day giving clinton a 42 win over rival donald trump. I think shes a strong person. I think shes got the experience. Reporter trump held his own midnight rally in the battleground state of michigan, a state hes eyeing to turn red today. Today, were going to win the great state of michigan, and we are going to win back the white house. Reporter 42 million votes have already been cast, making today really the final day to vote at polling places like this one in Northern Virginia. Trumps daughters courted voters in the state yesterday where 13 electoral votes are up for grabs. Everyone you know, get them out to vote. Reporter in pennsylvania, clinton was joined by president obama and the first Lady Michelle obama. This country has always been great. Reporter clinton goes in to todays contest with more ways to win the white house. In order for trump to win, hell have to take pennsylvania, florida and ohio to reach 270 electoral votes. Donald trump made a lastminute stop in this Northern Virginia area sunday night into monday morning. The campaign believing that they can eat into that clinton lead in virginia. Annemarie, back to you. Craig boswell, in sterling, virginia, thank you so much, craig. Well, florida, with its 29 electoral votes have been hostly contested. In the latest cbs newsugov battleground poll the race between clinton and trump is a dead heat. The minority vote there may prove critical and minority voters have been heavily courted by both candidates. Mark strassmann reports from doral, florida. Were going to do great with the africanamericans. Were going to do great with the hispanic. The choice in this election could not be clearer. It really is between division or unity. Reporter florida has 4. 5 million minority voters divided about clinton and trump. Im for trump because hes been exposing the corruption that has run so deep in this country. Reporter dreana is 22. Shes cubanamerican, a conservative group thats warming to democrats. In 2012, barack obama won 49 of their vote, but she despises Hillary Clinton. Shes corrupt. Shes a liar. She says one thing and does another. Shes twofaced. Reporter whereas, you think trump is a genuinely attractive candidate . He is. Reporter but floridas hispanic demographics are shifting. Puerto ricans now the states Second Largest Group lean democrat. Hillary clinton. Reporter clinton is also relying on a big turnout from floridas nearly 2 million africanamerican voters. But early black voting is down 7 from 2012. So a grassroots drive yesterday called souls to the polls bussed people straight from the churches to voting booths. Will and val, both retired Union Autoworkers also voted early for clinton. Trump has said, what do you got to lose. Uhhuh. Reporter what do you say to him . He is desperate now, okay, so hes going to say anything, do anything to try to get that black vote. Reporter does that message have a chance with you . No. No. Reporter in early voting here, hispanic turnout was way up from 2012. If their turnout stays high on tuesday, how hispanics vote could decide who wins the state and the white house. Mark strassmann, cbs news, doral, florida. A Record Number of americans voted early, 42 million. Record levels are reported in 28 states and as Anthony Salvanto cbs news director of elections points out, in many battleground states, those votes will be pivotal. In North Carolina, things look even from what we can see so far. In florida, the same, even. Hispanic voters turning out in force helping to keep Hillary Clinton and donald trump neck and neck. In nevada it looks like early may give clinton an early edge. Why is that important . Because if clinton can hang on two of three of those states, say take florida and nevada plus what she already has leaning to her, that would put her over the top. For donald trump, the path to the 270 electoral votes needed to win is harder than for Hillary Clinton. Heres the cbs news political director John Dickerson. Speaking to scott pelley. Hes trying to break the democratic line. Those states that democrats historically voted for, wisconsin, michigan and also minnesota. And the challenges the reason hes doing that, theres blue collar voters there. The challenge for the states for republicans worried about this strategy is that a republican can get close but because its really a democratic turf, the democrats can turn out their vote quickly. Thats why you see two president s in michigan and the nominee in michigan, turning out that vote at the last minute. That was John Dickerson with scott pelley. Now, coming up on cbs this morning, well talk about the election with Vice President ial candidate governor tim kaine and eric trump, Donald Trumps son. Today, voters in five states will decide whether to legalize the Recreational Use of marijuana. If all the measures pass, the Recreational Use of pot will be legal for nearly a quarter of the countrys population. Hena daniels is here with more. Hena, good morning. Good morning, annemarie. It was back in 2012 that two states, colorado and washington approved the Recreational Use of marijuana. Those who support recreational pot law say this election is the chance to end federal marijuana prohibition. That includes federal banking laws that prohibit banks and Credit Unions from taking money made off of marijuana sales. California is the most important battleground. Where antipot legalization groups say they have been overwhelmed. This is a david and goliath fight for us on the no on legalization side. Were fighting against massive corporate interests with tense of millions of dollars that outspends us 15 to 1. The california measure is expected to pass in other states, the polls are much closer. Annemarie. Hena daniels here in new york. Thank you so much, hena. A reminder, cbs election news begins on cbs at 6 30 p. M. With scott pelley, 5 30 central. You can also watch all day on our streaming network cbsn. Coming up on the morning news, pioneering woman, overflow crowds are expected at the grave of susan b. Anthony as voters consider choosing the first female president. And the star of hamilton stops by the late show to make the case for voting. What do you say get your hands away from this election day you fight for user rights when cold and flu hold you back try theraflu expressmax, now in new caplets. Its the only cold flu caplet that has a maximum strength formula with a unique warming sensation you instantly feel. Theraflu. For a powerful comeback. New expressmax caplets. You gave up your say and the way you say it listen now what do you say get your hands away from this election day if youre fighting user right s all the tools you use the power people died for now is time what you gonna do history has its eyes on you it was a message that could have come from a founding father, but probably not the way they delivered it. Hamilton star javier munoz visited Steven Colbert last night to say that everyone should hiphop to the polling place today. The headlines with the election as you can imagine. The boston globe covers the nonstop race to the finish and captured the whirlwind final day of campaigning in pictures. The Chicago Tribune brings readers to the finish line and describes how history will be made today. The New York Times reports the contrasting messages from the candidates as they stormed through swing states. The miami herald gives over its page to photos of the two candidates who underscored the papers endorsement saying her, not him. Enough said. And the New York Post urges readers to hold they are nose and vote for the one you dislike least. Well, millions of ballots have already been cast in early voting states so the lastminute campaigning will focus on states like michigan and pennsylvania where the lions share of votes will be cast today. Cbs news director of elections Anthony Salvanto said donald trump probably needs to turn one or two blue states red. For donald trump, if hes going to catch up, what hes got to do is flip places like florida for himself, like ohio, and then also not just North Carolina, but maybe one of those reliably blue states, like a pennsylvania or michigan in order to move past clinton in his electoral votes. Still ahead, the perks of voting. We will tell you about some of the freebies you can score for casting a ballot. F the freebies you can score forecasting a ballot. And let roomba help with your everyday messes. 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Visiting hours are being extended until 9 00 tonight at susan b. Anthonys grave. The crowd is expected at the cemetery in rochester, new york, as voters consider choosing the nations first female president. Anthony was a driving force in winning the right to vote for women. On the cbs moneywatch election day freebies and why some workers are getting the day off. Jill wagners at the New York Stock Exchange with that and more. Good morning, jill. Good morning, annemarie. Stocks surged across the globe and here in the u. S. After the fbi finished reviewing Hillary Clintons emails and wont be pressing charges. Wall street posted its biggest gain in months. The dow jumped 371 points. The s p rose 46 points or over 2 . The nasdaq added 119 points. Investors now give Hillary Clinton a better chance of winning but polls are still tight. Some analysts say if donald trump wins tonight we can expect a brexitlike selloff in the market tomorrow. It would bring more uncertainty to economic and trade policies. At the same time, a democratic sweep could spark a sellout as investors worry be about more regulation in the financial and health care sector. Some employers are giving their workers this election day off to vote, general motors, Western Union and patagonia which is closing its stores. The Washington Post reports that about 300 Companies Nationwide signed up to a twitter list of companies that are giving its workers time off today. Other businesses are giving employees some leeway in hours so they can cast a ballot. And how about free stuff if you vote. If you do vote, theres a lot of freebies to be had. Theres free access to cable tv and newspapers. To keep up with the election. 7eleven is offering a free cup of coffee when you download its app. That would go with the free donut from krispy kreme, when you flash your i voted sticker. And the ymca is offering free child care while parents vote. And free donut. If that doesnt win you over, i dont know what will. Jill wagner at the New York Stock Exchange, thank you so much, jill. Still to come, election wrapup, final thoughts on the wild reelection season as only Bob Schieffer can deliver them. What should we expect next that it would rain frogs . I wouldnt bet against it. Made their final pitches. And now its up to you to make the final decision. Our complete election coverage is just ahead. And polls officially open in just a few hours. A closer look at the voting process throughout the state. And it turns out this car crash outside of family court in the east bay wasnt an accident. What we know this morning about the suspect and victims. Join us for kpix 5 news this morning. Beginning at 4 30. , 8drw morning. Beginning at 4 30. Heres a look at heres a look at todays forecast in some cities around the country. Hillary clinton is the most corrupt person ever to seek the office of the presidency of the united states. It is a choice between division or unity. Between strong, steady leadership or a loose cannon who could risk everything. Well, this is americas 58th president ial election. Cbs news contributor Bob Schieffer has covered 14 of them. Schieffer says he has never seen a Campaign Like this. And never wants to again. I have seen a few, but ive gone out a ways to say ive never seen anything like this. It is as if the nation is enduring some kind of curse. What should we expect next that it will rain frogs . I wouldnt bet against it. We tend to call every election the most important of our live time, but this one might well be. From those of you voting for the first time, take it from me, this election is not business as usual, this one is different and not in a good way. Most americans believe were headed in the wrong direction. The world is a more dangerous place. And yet, the government is in such gridlock that it took congress longer to approve a money to find a vaccine for the zika virus than it took the founders to write our constitution. Most americans neither like nor trust either of the president ial candidates and 82 of americans find the campaign disgusting. The country seems at a turning point, but the divide over where to turn seems wider than ever. Perhaps, we can add least agree on one thing. The first task of whoever is elected must be to repair the damage thats been done by this campaign. To the good name of our country. And that about sums it up. Coming up after your local news on cbs this morning, a special look back at the clinton and trump campaigns. Im annemarie green. This is the cbs morning news. Ews. Migraines steal moments from my life. So i use excedrin. It starts to relieve migraine pain in just 30 minutes. And it works on my symptoms, too. Now moments lost to migraines are moments gained with excedrin. [heartbeat] its election day. Hillary clinton and donald trump spent the last hours making a final pitch to voters in the states they need to win. Trump remained in attack mode. Clinton called for unity. There is no reason, my friends, why americas best days are not ahead of us if we reach for them together. Restoring honesty to our government. So, the first thing we should do, lets get rid of hillary. Record numbers of americans have voted early. 42 million cast early ballots by mail or at polling stations. And this is one president ial election the world is watching. Seth doane takes a look at how other nations are covering the 2016 campaign. [ speaking Foreign Language ] reporter it may be americas election [ speaking Foreign Language ] reporter but the world is watching. Hillary clinton and donald trump so close in the polls. Reporter russia has figured prominently with allegations of hacking and trying to influence the election. Some leaders have started to publicly court candidates. Israels Prime Minister has kept his options open, meeting with both. While north koreas state media indicated that country would lean trump. Are people here paying more attention to this election that years past . Yes, i think so. Reporter the vp of news at italys sky tg 24. I think in these days, its a huge following. Reporter today, they say theyre dedicating more and more air time to the campaign. We have two candidates that are so different. More opposed. Reporter and britains sky news is promoting its coverage with a spoof. Thats its me trump reporter that pit the candidates against each other in a boxing ring. The campaign is more dead than the guinea pig you wear on your head reporter but in real life, this match has gotten ugly. Hassan rouhani asked iranians is this, the kind of democracy you want . In china where the Ruling Communist Party often speaks through state media a recent xinhua conversation noted that the notion reveal defects of democracy adding the selection of u. S. Leader has become a shouting match of insults. The debates aired at 3 00 a. M. Local time in italy. Well, we have the same time throughout the night. Reporter the world is watching and wondering and can barely wait for november 9th. Seth doane, cbs news, rome. Well, coming up on cbs this morning, special election day coverage, and Election Night coverage kicks off tonight on the cbs evening news with scott pelley at 6 30, 5 30 central. Or you can watch all day long on our streaming network, cbsn. Im annemarie green. Have a great day. And vote. Im annemarie green. Have a great day. And vote. Im kenny choi. And im. The day has finally arrived. It is election day. Good morning, it is tuesday, november 8th, as we take a live look at the bay bridge. Good morning. I am kenny choi. And i am michelle griego. We are here to talk a little weather and traffic. The weather is perfect. No reason why not to get out and vote. I am sure you will say the roadways are clear, too, to make your way to the polls. Good morning, everybody. If you are just rolling out of bed this morning, we will be experiencing temperatures close to 80 degrees. But first, rocky . Lets take a look at the bay bridge toll plaza, a cash lane back up but otherwise running smoothly into downtown san francisco. Carquinez bridge will take 18 minutes and a new crash on westbound 92, a solo car crash, a hitandrun. The one car still there is off to the shoulder. Ambulances are on their way. It is cleared off the roadways. No delays onto the san mateo bridge. 880 to 101