In pictures: Americans head to the polls

Across the country, voters are having their say in various state and local races.

While we’re not seeing many of the long lines often seen during presidential contests or midterms, plenty of voters are heading to the polls to make sure their voices are heard. Here's a look at some eye-catching photos of Americans who are fulfilling their civic duty today:

Yvette Murray places a sticker on her shirt after submitting her ballot Tuesday in Cincinnati. Joshua A. Bickel/AP

Election officials adjust a sign at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Joe Lamberti/AP

A person votes at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati. Joshua A. Bickel/AP

Voters wait in line at the Doña Ana County Government Building in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Meg Potter/Sun-News/USA Today Network

Voters are greeted by poll workers as they arrive to cast their ballots in Pella, Iowa. Jordan Gale/The New York Times/Redux