Election day has finally arrived and according to people on the streets, it will come down to the wire.

The Royal Gazette took to the streets yesterday afternoon and quizzed people on who they thought would win.

While everyone was happy to talk about how the length of the campaign, and their disappointment with the personal attacks that have been made, few would give their name when stating their opinion.

Instead they gave their age and profession. Of the 11 people we quizzed four said they believed the Progressive Labour Party would win, four people said did not know because it would be close and three said the United Bermuda Party would win.

"It is definitely going to be PLP," a 36-year-old Bank of Bermuda employee said. "Many people are going to vote for them, but hopefully Dr. Brown will be out."

A 49-year-old network engineer said: "I think it will be PLP, with the social economy as it is there has to be a shift and I think they will do it. But I think they will give Dr. Brown the boot."

"It's PLP all the way, all the way PLP," a 30-year-old entrepreneur said. "I just think they have the best platform and a good energy."

"Over the last nine years they have done a lot, not for me personally, but they have done a lot," a 30-year-old cashier said. "I mean I don't like that the UBP want to do away with CITV so I figure I might as well vote PLP. I think a lot of people will vote them in."

"I think Mr. Dunkley is an honest man," 38-year-old freelance writer Susan said. "I think people see that in him and the UBP will win."

"The UBP has the best platform by far," a 69-year-old retired man said. "It will be close but I think they will win.

"The UBP have the best people for the job," a 42-year-old banker said. "They will win but it will be close."

"I think it will be close, very close," banker Keith Godfrey said. "I think there are a lot of people dissatisfied with Dr. Brown. It was close last time and I see no reason why it won't be close this time."

"I really have no idea," a 56-year-old construction worker said. "It is anyone's guess at the moment. It's really a shame it has ruined the Christmas spirit — all anybody is talking about is politics!"

"It's hard to say I think it will be close no matter who wins," a 36-year-old deli-worker said. "They are both good parties with good people."

"I really don't care, I am just glad it will be over," a 40-year-old security guard said.