Candidates For Governor Energized On Election Day

BOSTON (CBS/AP) --The three major candidates for governor in Massachusetts were up and out early on the morning of Election Day.

Republican candidate Charlie Baker and his family voted soon after the polls opened at 7 a.m. in Swampscott. By Baker's side was his son, Charlie Jr., who voted for the first time.

WBZ Producer Jon MacLean chatted with Republican Candidate  Charlie Baker

WBZ News Radio's Carl Stevens Talks To Baker At His Polling Place

WBZ-TV's cameras captured Baker and his son casting their ballots.

WBZ-TV's Beth Germano has a wrap-up of Baker's election day

Patrick, his wife and daughter voted at a school near their home in Milton.

WBZ's Deb Lawler spoke with Governor Deval Patrick

WBZ-TV's Karen Anderson has a wrap-up of Gov. Patrick's election day

Independent Candidate Tim Cahill cast his ballot in Quincy around 10:30 a.m.

Independent Tim Cahill spoke with WBZ's Ed Walsh

The Secretary of State's office predicted a high voter turnout for this election. Secretary Bill Galvin projects a turnout in excess of 2.4 million registered voters.

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