The first returns of the evening will include the absentee ballots. Mary Souza's supporters are confident that they will do well in the early returns. They focused a lot on getting supporters (Republican do-or-diers) to vote absentee. If Mary has a strong absentee showing, she could be in good shape throughout the evening. If she's tied or behind after the initial reporting, she could be in for a long evening. Stay tuned.

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