St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  Long lines and long wait times are being reported at polling sites throughout the St. Louis area today on Election Day.

Voters are reporting average wait times of 30 minutes. Others have reported wait times of as long as an hour.

The polls close at 7 p.m. Election official say if anyone is still in line when the polls close, they will be allowed to cast a ballot.

A voter turnout of 71% is projected in Missouri according to the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office.