The most historic vote of this century will take place today.

It will involve the choice between what is potentially the first African American president in the history of the United States, and what could be the oldest man to ever be elected to the office and his running mate, who could be the country’s first female vice president.

Today’s vote is also expected to be historic in Nevada due to the record-setting turnout which is anticipated at the polls.

Clark County has already set a new turnout record in Early Voting, with 391,805 people casting votes during the 14-day period from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31.

This shatters the previous record of 271, 465, which was set in the 2004 Presidential election.

In addition to the history-making candidates, Nevada’s high turnout is also due to the state’s position as one of the critical “swing states,” which is the handful of eight states deemed by political analysts to be the “undecided” states which could put either candidate over the top in the Electoral College.

During last week’s Early Voting in Mesquite, long lines were the order of the day, with people reporting waits of up to an hour in order to reach the voting machines.

At least two people succumbed to the heat while standing in line, requiring medical attention from Mesquite paramedics.

The long lines led to complaints by some local voters about the fact that Mesquite only had one location and one day to vote, while Las Vegas had voting locations available all 14 days.

Long lines are expected again today at the Mesquite Campus polling place, although the polls will be open an extra hour.

Voters are encouraged to bring water with them in order to stay hydrated while standing in line.

In Mesquite, the voting will again take place in the former library of the Mesquite Campus located at 150 N. Yucca St.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.