Vineyard voters will join their counterparts across the country at the polls Tuesday in a presidential election year expected to go down in history for unprecedented rancor, and an electorate on edge.

Only Aquinnah and Chilmark still count ballots by hand, using wooden boxes that have stood the test of time. But similar boxes lie hidden in offices and odd corners around the Island.

Gretchen Underwood, a retired administrator from Oak Bluffs, said the commission should make fiscally responsible decisions that benefit all residents.

Robert Zeltzer of Chilmark said the commission should take a greater role in providing Island-wide services.

Christine C. Todd, a real estate agent from Oak Bluffs, said she is passionate about the health and well-being of the entire Island community.

Norman L. Perry of Chilmark said the county commission should unify the towns and create detailed plans of action.

Tristan R. Israel of Tisbury, the owner of a landscape company, advocates for strengthening social services for Vineyarders.

David Jeffrey Holway of Edgartown said he wants to continue to restore public confidence in Dukes County government.

Leon Brathwaite 2nd of West Tisbury, a retired administrator, said he is committed to public service and a well managed and fiscally responsible county government.

John S. Alley of West Tisbury, a justice of the peace, said the commission provides a regional solution to problems.