"...a turnout that could help give an edge to Obama, who is counting on the state's independent voters, who account for 40 percent of the state's electorate.

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Voting started at most polling places at 6 am ET, and will close at 8 p.m. ET, with about three-fourths of the vote in by 7 p.m. The results will be eagerly awaited by all the campaigns -- but the stakes are highest on the Democratic side for Clinton.

New Hampshire Deputy Secretary of State Dave Scanlan told ABC News that turnout is "absolutely huge, and towns are starting to get concerned that they don't have enough ballots."

Turnout was particularly high in Portsmouth and Keene -- both of which are overwhelingly Democratic.

In a northern hamlet of the state, voters of Dixville Notch and Hart's Location cast the first 46 ballots of the primary season, giving wins to Obama on the Democratic side and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for the Republicans -- both considered candidates popular with the state's independent voters. ..."

The turnout seems to be unexpectedly high across the state.

I look forward to hearing some results. I expect a 20% margin in favor of Mr Obama.


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