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anWhile the occupant of the governor's office is historically far less important than the party that controls the state legislature, top state officials in coming years are expected to wield significant influence in at least one major area: health care.

Chris Christie has attended more than 100 Bruce Springsteen concerts without meeting 'The Boss.' But last week, President Obama hooked up the Republican governor and the Democratic supporter.

After months of campaigning and some $2 billion spent by both campaigns, it means political junkies and the country will finally get some answers.

The area was hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy and when poll workers got to one precinct, they discovered the generator had no fuel. One voter said this was becoming the new normal in those parts.

Renee Montagne talks to Josh Rogers of New Hampshire Public Radio about voting in rural and urban parts of the state. Election Day starts early, at 5 a.m., in much of the state, and there's a new voter ID law.

Vice President Biden also voted near his home in Delaware and he hinted this may not be his last campaign.

Renee Montagne talks to Sandhya Dirks of Iowa Public Radio, who is visiting polling places in two Des Moines neighborhoods. One has a history of voting for more conservative candidates, the other, more liberal. President Obama held a big rally Monday in Des Moines — the last big campaign rally of his career.

Renee Montagne talks to Shawn Johnson of Wisconsin Public Radio about voting in a swing precinct that went for President Obama in 2008 and Republican Gov. Scott Walker in the 2012 recall election. Wisconsin has new rules in place that make it easier to vote.

Severe weather could be headed for regions hard hit by superstorm Sandy, so many homeowners are scrambling to make repairs. The rush might make them vulnerable to so-called storm chasers — con artists posing as contractors. Host Michel Martin speaks with Angie Hicks, founder of the website Angie's List, for tips on how to avoid home repair scams.

A study in Denmark finds that visible signs of aging, such as a receding hairline and fatty deposits around the eyelids, may be a sign that you're at a greater risk for heart disease than others your age. But don't skip getting your cholesterol and blood pressure checked.