Election Day is here in DeKalb County. As voters decide who will lead their municipal and village governments, school boards, park boards and fire protection districts, here are some things to keep in mind about tallying results.

Local election hopefuls, including John Walker, DeKalb 7th Ward aldermanic candidate, Scott McAdams, incumbent candidate in DeKalb’s 5th Ward, and Alicia Cosky, running for the Ward 1 seat on the Sycamore City Council, gathered at election watch parties Tuesday night.

As of midday on Tuesday voter turnout at some DeKalb County polling places was lower than in past elections.