I'm cautiously optimistic. Two things are holding back the full optimism.


1. "Thursday’s total as a percentage of the current number of registered voters in the state was **slightly lower** compared to the percentage of the electorate four years ago, according to data provided by the board.


2. Due to the pandemic in 2020, fewer people were inclined to vote in-person and preferred mail-in ballots so naturally the in-person would be higher this time.