Waiting until Election Day to vote may prove to be the best way for many to vote in person this year. Still, given the high stakes involved in what has been a grueling presidential race, many early voters eagerly cast their ballots regardless of the boundaries.

While adding early voting locations could reduce congestion, the costs and logistics of these centers are factors local governments must consider. So far, state and local officials have not called for additional sites, and while social media reflects some frustration, long lines are largely accepted as part of this year’s unique political climate.

The push for early voting centers comes as some express concerns about ballot tampering, largely due to ballot box arsons in the West. Fears of interceptions and delivery delays, fueled by speculation about the US Postal Service’s ability to handle the surge of mail, also remain. Although New Jersey offers online voting registration and the option to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day if issues arise, many still consider in-person voting to be more secure.

An additional 689,453 mail-in ballots were received by New Jersey election officials on Thursday, Way said.