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FBI tracking alleged Russian bomb threats
Bomb threats are being investigated by the FBI in Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arizona. The threats are not credible, and the FBI are investigating if Russia is behind the threats.
Big turn out in Nevada
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar says there has been a higher turnout this year than in 2020. Polls close at 7 p.m. and we'll get early voting and mail-in votes made public fairly soon after that.
Follow our dedicated Nevada feed.
Trump on course to win North Carolina?
Trump currently sitting on 51.9% with almost half the votes counted in North Carolina and NBC analysis suggests the trends are possibly favoring him taking the state having lost it to Biden in 2020.
The election day vote seems to be favoring Trump, who is already ahead now.
Trump wins Wyoming
Another state where there was never any doubt, Wyoming backs Trump who picks up the three electoral college votes.
Florida as red as expected
Looking at the electoral map by county in the "Sunshine State," almost all regions of Florida have moved right if anything. Miami-Dade County recorded the largest increase. The only counties showing up blue in the state are Palm Beach, Broward, Orange, Alachua, Gadsden, and Leon.
Note that a Florida ballot amendment, number 4, which looked to enshrine abortion rights in Florida law, reached 57% support, failing to reach the 60% required.
Judge denies request to extend voting hours in Pennsylvania
A judge has denied the Democrats' attempt to extend voting hours at a District 3 polling center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where wait times were hours long. The Democrats requested that voting be extended until 10 p.m. ET, but the judge ruled that only those in line by 8:00 p.m. ET would be allowed to vote.
Those in line can vote, but anyone turning up after the 8:00 p.m. cut off will be denied.
With Pennsylvania being a key swing state that could have an impact.
This is going to take a while...
If you believe that the night will conclude quickly, you are likely mistaken. As the votes come in, many states are shifting back and forth, which makes it challenging to determine a clear winner between the candidates. Republicans watching the results might think, "Wow, we're ahead!" This is indeed true; however, the states that have been called for Donald Trump are essential for his campaign. Similarly, the early call of California for the Democrats will not surprise anyone watching at home.
Donald Trump pulls ahead in the Electoral College after first round of results
As the evening progresses, polls have started to close across the East Coast, a critical moment on Election Night as results roll in.
Initial results often allow races to be called early in several states that have historically leaned consistently toward one party. The race has been officially called in favor of Donald Trump for Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, demonstrating his strong foothold in these areas. Additionally, Florida and Ohio appear poised to follow suit, with forecasts suggesting that Trump is likely to secure victories there as well.
Breaking down the data from North Carolina
It's important to note that only 2 percent of the votes have been counted so far, which means significant changes are likely as more votes are tallied and reported. Currently, Kamala Harris leads with 67.3% of the vote, while Donald Trump trails with 31.6%. Both candidates still have a substantial number of votes remaining, and the race is expected to become closer in the coming hours.
Donald Trump is taking a healthy lead in Florida
As of now, with just over 60 percent of the votes tallied, Donald Trump has emerged as the frontrunner in the Sunshine State. The former president is currently leading Kamala Harris by a margin of 9 percentage points. If he is able to hold onto this advantage as more ballots are counted, it's likely that officials will declare him the winner of this race within the next few hours. However, the situation remains dynamic, as significant votes are still outstanding, particularly from major metropolitan areas like Miami. In Broward County, for instance, only 67 percent of the votes have been reported, leaving ample room for potential shifts in the overall results.
Indiana is called for Donald Trump, taking his total electoral college votes to 19. Kamala Harris sits at three as she is projected to win Vermont.
Kamala Harris tells voters to stay in line
Vice President Kamala Harris is encouraging voters who are in line when the polls close in their state to stay in line to ensure "your voice is heard." In a recent post on X, the Democratic nominee said that if people are encountering issues casting their ballot, they can call the campaign's Voter Assistance Hotline.
Donald Trump sends a message to his supporters
Many experts watching the election results this evening are concerned that, similar to 2020, Donald Trump may declare victory before his electoral college votes are confirmed. These claims are dangerous as some will believe that he won fair and squarely, well before any such claims can be verified. In a short video released on the former president's social media, he said that the support for the GOP was massive and that the party was "going to have a big victory tonight."
A GOP official has rejected Donald Trump's claim that there is a lot of fraud happening in Philadelphia.
Seth Bluestein, a GOP City Commissioner for Philadelphia, is rejecting the validity of comments made by Donald Trump that "massive cheating" is going on in his city. The former president added that law enforcement was on the way... but did not provide any information on where. On X, Bluestein "There is absolutely no truth to this allegation" and pointed to it as "another example of disinformation."
In a follow-up tweet, the city official stated that he had been in "regular contact with the RNC" and that the city had "been responsive to every report of irregularities at the polls to ensure Philadelphians can vote safely and securely."
First results are coming in Kentucky and Indiana
The first results are in from Indiana and Kentucky, and with less than 1 percent of the vote reported, Donald Trump is leading Kamala Harris. These states are expected to be won by Donald Trump, and if he does secure victories there, he will add nineteen votes to his electoral college tally.
Exit polls provide some of the first insights into the potential outcomes of an election. Traditionally, these surveys are conducted with people as they leave the polling stations. However, with the rise in popularity of early and absentee voting, exit polls have been adjusted to include the opinions of these voters, ensuring that the results are more representative of the overall electorate. Read more.
Michiganders are hitting the polls in high numbers
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has noted a palpable sense of enthusiasm and optimism among voters at polling places across the state. She expressed her satisfaction with the active participation in the democratic process, highlighting how voters appear to be genuinely enjoying the experience of casting their ballots.
Benson also told CNN that she believes it is possible that they will shatter the 2020 turnout record, which is great news for those in Kamala's camp.
When we will know the final election results of the 2024 election?
Individuals eagerly anticipating the definitive election results will need to exercise some patience. Tonight, the final results are unlikely to be delivered.
Looking back at the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump announced his victory on election night, despite the fact that official results remained unconfirmed for several days following the polls closing. In contrast, President Joe Biden waited until Saturday to declare his own victory, as he awaited the final tally of votes from all the critical swing states. This delay underscored the complexity of the electoral process, which included the counting of millions more absentee ballots as many opted to forgo a trip to the polls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
First results will be available before 10 pm ET
The initial election results from key battleground states, particularly Georgia and Pennsylvania, are expected to be reported before 10 p.m. ET. While some partial results may be accessible prior to this time, it is important to note that the complete final results from certain swing states may take longer to tally and will likely not be finalized until later in the evening or possibly into the following day. This final vote is expected to be close between the candidates, and the election officials will want the results to be correct. This delayed reporting can be attributed to various factors, including the volume of mail-in ballots and the complexities of the counting process in each state.
Which states will see their polls close first?
Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia will be the first states to close their polling places. Except for Indiana and Kentucky, which close at 6 p.m. local time, all the other states close at 7 p.m. local time. These closing times align with each other, as these states are located in two adjacent time zones. The first results can be expected soon after the polls close, typically within the hour or the hour following the closure.
Elon Musk, a key figure in the Trump campaign, will join the former president tonight as the election results come in. Musk has been concentrating his efforts on Pennsylvania and other swing states. However, some of these activities have faced scrutiny from the Department of Justice, which has deemed them potentially illegal due to the large sums of money involved in efforts to encourage voter registration or in circulating a petition through his Super PAC. Read more.
Google tracks increase in questions related to Joe Biden
It appears that some voters did not know that the Democrats had changed their candidate to Vice President Kamala Harris. Google Trends has picked up an increase in the question, "Did Joe Biden drop out? " Interest in the question was also expected to increase as the day went on. Dan Pfeiffer, a Crooked Media podcaster and former Barack Obama communications advisor, joked on X that those people are the "real secret Kamala Harris voters."
Can there be a tie in the Electoral College?
Yes, a scenario where both candidates finish with an equal number of electoral votes—specifically 269 each—is indeed possible. To achieve this tie, Kamala Harris would need to secure victories in several key swing states, namely Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin. On the other hand, Donald Trump would have to successfully claim wins in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona. This electoral landscape highlights the significance of these states, as they often swing the overall outcome of presidential elections and could ultimately determine which candidate reaches the required majority of electoral votes. Perhaps tonight, we will know if this outcome is possible based on how the swing states end up voting.
Joe Rogan's last minute endorsement
Podcaster Joe Rogan, known for his engaging and sometimes controversial interviews, recently made headlines by endorsing the Republican Party on Election Day. This endorsement followed his conversations with notable figures, including Ohio Senator JD Vance and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, both of whom have significant influence in political and business circles within the Republican base.
In a noteworthy attempt to broaden the political discourse on his platform, Rogan also invited Vice President Kamala Harris, hoping to include her perspective. However, he revealed that their teams faced scheduling conflicts, preventing them from finding a suitable time to film the interview.
Other commentators, including progressive Mehdi Hasan, called attention to comments made by Rogan after the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. "One of the reasons why I think [Jan 6th] is important is because it highlights the reasons why a guy like Donald Trump is so fucking dangerous, is because a guy can incite a bunch of morons to do something really fucking stupid," said the podcaster to his audience in June 2021.
Atlanta counties seek to extend voting after bomb threats
Non-credible bomb threats in some counties in Georgia disrupted voting on Tuesday. Now, select polling places in three Atlanta-area counties are seeking to extend voting until 7:30 p.m. ET.
Two polling places in Cobb County are permitted to stay open until 7:20 p.m. ET and one in Gwinnett County will request an extension to 8 p.m. ET.
Extending the polling hours will push back the one-hour window that precincts have to report the results, although most will still be sending them in by 7 p.m. ET.
When will exit polls be available?
Exit polls are surveys of voters coming out of the polling location to gauge where the electorate is on Election Day.
Early voting complicates this exercise a bit, as Democrats are more likely to take advantage of early and mail-in voting options. The University of Florida Election Lab tracked over 85 million ballots that have been cast already. Democratic voting outpaced Republicans, but not by much (37.5 % to 35.7%).
The first exit polls will become available a little later this evening as the polls begin to close on the East Coast within the next hour or so.
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Kamala Harris visits DNC headquarters
Kamala Harris visited the Democratic National Committee's phone bank in Washington to thank those who are phone banking for her campaign.
“This truly represents the best of who we are,” Harris told supporters at the phone bank.
In the presidential campaign the terms garbage and trash came up on several occasions, but it’s not exactly clear who identifies as garbage...
Trump revokes journalists' election night credentials
Several journalists from various news organizations were denied credentials to Donald Trump's election night watch event in West Palm Beach, Florida. Many journalists who were previously given credentials later had them revoked by Trump due to their coverage of his campaign.
Reporters from Politico, Axios, Puck, Voice of America, and Mother Jones were some of those denied credentials. Tara Palmeri, Puck's political correspondent, was set to broadcast the event with Brian Williams on Amazon but after publishing a piece about "anxiety" within the Trump campaign, she had her credential denied.
Pameri spoke on the matter on a podcast called "Somebody’s Gotta Win":
“I know I told you that I would be covering the Trump election night party from Palm Beach but turns out I have pissed off Trump’s campaign manager with my reporting and they decided to deny my credentials.
The states with same-day voter
In a handful of states, voters can register at the polls on the day of the election. They will cast a provision ballot, and if their registration is accepted, their vote will be tallied with all the other legal ballots.
The "fake Melania" conspiracy theories are back as Trump cast his vote in Palm Beach on Tuesday, with social media users claiming wife and former first lady Melania wasn't actually with him, but rather a body double.
Economist model shows Kamala with slight edge
The Economist posted a forecast showing Kamala Harris' chances of winning over Donald Trump at 56% in their presidential model.
Gas leak at Michigan polling place
A polling place in Northville, Michigan was closed due to a gas leak.
Voters are now being sent to another precinct, Hillside Middle School - 775 N Center St.
Consumers Energy is investigating the leak.
Michigan man arrested for threatening attack if Trump wins
25-year-old Isaac Sissel sent a threat to the FBI National Threat Operations Center in West Virginia. Here's what it said:
“I have a stolen ar15 (sic) and a target I refuse to name so I can continue to get away with my plans...Without a specific victim or ability to find the place I hid the gun, there’s not a thing the FBI can do until I complete the attack.”
Sissel, who has been associated with Reddit accounts with usernames such as "ShootUpTrumpRally" and "PlanningToShootTrump" has been arrested after the FBI connected his IP address and phone records to the submission.
“Sissel said that he wouldn’t kill Trump, but if he knew someone was going to assassinate Trump that it was his (Sissel’s) duty to not intervene,” the complaint reads. “Sissel said that he hated conservative Christians, who he enjoyed threatening.”
Sissel is set to appear in federal court this afternoon.
An arrest has been made at the US capitol after a man entered the visitor's with a torch and smelling of gasoline, according to law enforcement that responded to the scene.
The visitor's center has been closed until further notice as law enforcement opens an investigation. Read more.
Faulty machines causing voter issues in Arizona
Some serious issues in Apache County, Arizona have caused some voters to be turned away before they had a chance to cast their ballots.
Faulty machines are printing the ballots with only the propositions but not the candidates themselves, forcing the poll workers to use EVMs (express voting machines).
“This isn’t the first time Apache County has had voting issues on Election Day, but this is the worst we’ve ever seen it,” said Katherine Belzowski, assistant attorney general at the Navajo Nation Department of Justice.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes told voters NOT to leave if they are turned away and instead to vote using EVMs and provisional ballots, though they are quickly running out of the latter and many voters are experiencing over two-hour wait times due to the issues.
Man with torch and flare gun arrested
A man with a torch and flare gun has been arrested at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Police say he "smelled like fuel".
As he was going through security, officers spotted the flare gun and torch. The man also reportedly had two containers smelling of gasoline and a notebook. He was put in handcuffs and told police he waned to get to Congress.
Steve Kornacki is set for Decision 2024 coverage
Craig Melvin from NBC's Today Show and Dateline informs that "the national treasure" Steve Kornacki is caffinated, hydrated and getting sustenance ahead of Election Night's Decision 2024.
Bomb threats at Georgia polling stations blamed on Russia
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told reporters that the bomb threats that temporarily disrupted voting at 2 polling stations were non-credible and the work of Russians.
“They’re up to mischief, it seems, and they don’t want us to have a smooth, fair and accurate election. Anything that can get us to fight amongst ourselves — they can count that as a victory,” he told reporters at a press conference.
“That tells you a little bit about the Russians. They’re not our friends. Anyone that thinks they are hasn’t been reading the newspapers.”
The 2020 Presidential Election saw the Democrats regain control of the White House, winning the popular vote for a fourth consecutive election.
Four years ago, both Joe Biden and Donald Trump made history in the 2020 Presidential Election. The two candidates both received more votes than any nominee had previously received.
Taylor Swift calls on fans to get out and vote
“What was it that everyone was supposed to do today? Oh yeah. Go vote,” said Taylor Swift in a post to encourage people to get out and vote.
“I’m seeing a lot of underestimation of young voters and this generation who now have the right to vote in just the last couple of years,” she continued.
“But these are people who grew up post 9/11 and they grew up with school shootings drills at their schools. These are people who want to vote. It’s not enough to just want change, it’s not enough to just want to vote. You have to go make change by voting and today is your opportunity to do that. I promise you it feels so wonderful to exercise that right that you have,” she said before asking those that do to take a picture afterwards and tag her in the photo #justvoted and she’ll be looking for you.
Harris campaign working to get the vote out in Pennsylvania
The 2024 race for the White House could well come down to Pennsylvania. Both campaigns have been working hard to get every last vote available in the Keystone State. On Election Day the Harris campaign bussed scores of volunteers from New York to hel with their effort.
Harris congratulate boeing machinists on new contract ending 53-day strike
Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated the Boeing workers, who had been on strike for 53 days, for their new contract. 59% of union members voted to approve the new four-year agreement will raise wages by 38% over the term of the new contract and give workers a $12,000 bonus.
Joy to the Polls providing entertainment to voters waiting in line to vote
“You bring the vote, we bring the music!” says Joy to the Polls. Voters in Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania will be treated to entertainment while waiting in line to cast their ballot. Here's a look at the non-partisans line-up in Philly.
I don’t have to tell them that there’d be no violence. Of course they’ll be no violence. My supporters are not violent people. I don’t have to tell them. And I certainly don’t want any violence, but I certainly don’t have to tell them. These are great people. These are people that believe in no violence. Unlike your question. You believe in violence.
The former President is expected to return to his private club, Mar-a-Lago, to host a series of dinners with friends and supporters.
Kamala Harris: "When we fight, we win"
Kamala Harris with a what-she-hopes will be an inspirational 24-second video posted to X to get her supporters out and voting.
Risk of severe storms in Louisiana on Election Day
The National Weather Service issued an alert of a slight risk of severe storms for parts of Louisiana. There is also the potential for “locally damaging winds and perhaps a tornado or two may occur across a portion of the Lower and Mid Mississippi Valleys, and central to southern Wisconsin.”
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Expert pollster Nate Silver has not a bad track record of calling elections (he got 2016 wrong, but was the best of the heavy-hitters), so how does he see today's election? Let's just say he's reckoning it's going to be a blowout victory for either Harris or Trump...
How to vote a provisional ballot in Pennsylvania
Voting hours were extended in Cambria County, Pennsylvania after hiccups with the voting machine software. Voters will be able to cast a ballot until 10 pm ET but ballots received after 8 pm will be considered provisional while officials confirm that the voter didn’t already vote. Here are the instructions for provisional ballots from the official Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website.
If you vote by provisional ballot, you will be asked to follow these instructions:
1. Complete the sections on the provisional envelope labeled Voter Information, Voter Affidavit for Provisional Ballot, and Current Address in front of election officials.
2. Mark your provisional ballot in an accessible and private area of the polling place.
3. Seal your provisional ballot in the secrecy envelope.
4. Seal the secrecy envelope in the provisional ballot affidavit envelope.
5. Fill out the Voter Signature section on the provisional ballot envelope in front of polling place election officials.
6. Return the sealed provisional ballot affidavit envelope to a polling place election official.
7. Receive your provisional ballot identification receipt.
Voting hours extended in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Voters in Cambria County will have until 10 pm ET to vote according to a court order. Elections officials requested the extra time after a software glitch on Tuesday morning prevented ballots from being scanned.
Note: votes cast after 8 pm will be provisional says the court order.
American Bar Association warns members against filing frivolous election lawsuits
More than 100 current and former bar association presidents signed an open letter warning lawyers across the nation that “the courtroom is not a theater for unsubstantiated claims.” In 2020 scores of lawsuits were filed to sow doubt in the election results which were “overwhelmingly unsuccessful,” the letter noted.
PredictIt bets give slight advantage to Harris
The betting market run by Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, PredictIt shows that Harris has a whisker of a lead over Trump to become the 47th US president.
Trump casts his ballot in Florida
Former president Donald Trump and 2024 presidential hopeful cast his ballot in Florida today along with wife Melania Trump. He briefly spoke to reporters expressing confidence in the outcome and said that his administration would be "inclusive" if elected.
When asked about abortion, which is on the ballot in Florida, he said that he is proud of the fact that Roe vs. Wade was overturned and believes in exceptions.
Wisconsin voting is "going well" says state elections commissioner
While there have been some hiccups in voting in Pennsylvania, Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe told reporters on Tuesday morning that polls opened on schedule and so far things are "going well."
Polling issues in a handful of counties in Pennsylvania
Reports are coming out of issues at polling places in a handful of Pennsylvania counties on Election Day. WTAJ reports that it has heard from viewers in Bedford County, Cambria County, Clearfield County, Huntingdon County and Somerset County. A problem reported in Blair County has already been fixed.
Trump Media stock surges on Election Day
Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social, has seen its value rise and fall with events during the 2024 race for the White House. The stock is up almost 17% as Americans across the nation cast their ballots on Election Day.
If you’re looking at your ballot in Wisconsin or Michigan in today’s presidential election, you might be wondering why Robert F Kennedy Jr. is there on the paper. RFK Jr. stood down from his independent presidential campaign back on in August, endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Key swing counties to watch in the 2024 US election
Just a handful of votes coming from the seven swing states are expected to decide who will be the 47th US president. Here are the counties that have been determined to be the must-watch on Election Night 2024:
Kent County, MI
Forsyth Count, GA
Maricopa County, AZ
Nash County, NC
Ozaukee County, WI
Washoe County, NV
Westmoreland County, PA
Printing error leave page missing on ballots in St Clair County, Alabama
Reports are coming out of St Clair County, Alabama that the reverse side of the ballot is missing. St. Clair County Probate Judge Andrew Weathington said that the issue was discovered Tuesday morning and appears to be a printing error.
New emergency ballots are being printed. The ACLU has asked that voting hours be extened.
FBI issues statement about fake election news clips invovling terror threat and prisoners voting
The FBI was made aware of two instances of its name and insignia being misused in promoting false narratives surrounding the election. The first is a fabricated news clip purporting to be a terrorist warning issued by the FBI. The fabricated news clip reports falsely that the FBI purportedly stated that Americans should “vote remotely” due to a high terror threat at polling stations. This video is not authentic and does not accurately represent the current threat posture or polling location safety.
Additionally, a fabricated video containing a fabricated FBI press release alleges that the management of five prisons in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona rigged inmate voting and colluded with a political party. This video is also not authentic, and its contents are false.
US officials warn of foreign adversaries attempts to stoke divisions with US election
The US Intelligence Community issued a statement warning that it "has been observing foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, conducting additional influence operations intended to undermine public confidence in the integrity of U.S. elections and stoke divisions among Americans. The IC expects these activities will intensify through election day and in the coming weeks, and that foreign influence narratives will focus on swing states."
Ten states are voting on abortion-related measures today, representing about one-fifth of the U.S. population. This widespread ballot initiative comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which eliminated federal protection for abortion rights.
The results of these ballot measures could not only reshape abortion access across the country but also influence voter turnout for the presidency.
Despite not being a swing state, Republicans and Democrats have historically shared victories in the Lone Star State which has the second most Electoral College votes of any state in the US.
Hotlines to call if you have a problem voting in the 2024 US election
As the saying goes "If you see something, say something." Below are hotlines for voters to call in English, Spanish,
Arabic and multiple Aian languages.
Having issues at the polls? Be sure to report them and don't leave without voting
Voters across the United States are heading to the polls this Tuesday. Michael Moore shares some things to keep in mind when you go to cast your ballot and what to do if you encounter any issues when voting, including broken machines, witness or experience voter intimidation or you are turned away among others. Make sure to cast you vote and report the issue.
Also, as long as you are in line before the polls close you will still be able to cast a ballot.
Find out the polling open hours in your state
Every vote counts, that is if it gets to the ballot box on time. Here is a list of Election Day polling hours to find out what time they are open in your state.
Voting machines down in Cambria County, PA: Voting hours extended
A software malfunction has hampered the ability to scan ballots in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Elections officials requested a court order to extend voting hours according to an official statement.
"The Cambria County Board of Election learned early this morning that a software malfunction in the County’s Electronic Voting System has prevented voters from scanning their ballots. This should not discourage voters from voting at their voting precincts," said Cambria County solicitor Ron Repak in a statement.
"The Board has filed a Court Order extending the time to vote within Cambria County. No one should be turned away from the polls if they wish to cast their vote," he explained.
"There is a process in place for issues of this nature. All completed ballots will be accepted, secured, and counted by the Board of Elections. The County Board of Elections has express voting machines at precinct locations to continue to allow voting electronically, while still allowing hand ballots to be cast."
Over half of Utah have already voted
Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson informed that voting in the 2024 US election in Utah is off to a solid start with over half of voters already having cast a ballot.
Follow up the US Election Day, also in Spanish
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The Howard Stern Show urges Americans to vote
The Stern Show is urging Americans to go out and vote. Don't know where to go? The show provided a link to 'I Will Vote' where you can find your polling place today.
Throughout his political career and as a businessman, Trump has had the support of his five children - and we profile each of them here.
JD Vance casts his vote
Donald Trump's VP pick voted in person in Cinncinati, Ohio.
“We do expect to win” Vance told reporters. “But obviously no matter who wins, half the country is gonna be at least partially disappointed, I think my attitude is the best way to heal the rift in the country is to try to govern the country as well as we can.”
Neither the Harris campaign nor the Trump campaign have said what time their candidate will address the audiences at their respective watch parties. Typically, the candidates wait until there is a clear sign that they have won before they address the crowd.
However, there has been much speculation that Trump will proclaim victory even before official results are in as he did in 2020. So, we could see Harris come out early to give a pep talk as well as make clear that the results are still a ways away.
If a tight election like 2000 is anything to go by, we could be waiting some time...
Election result announced - tie between Harris and Trump
The first results of the 2024 elections come from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, and it's a tie between the two candidates. Trump 3 votes, Harris 3 votes.
The six citizens of Dixville Notch a remote unincorporated township in the north of New Hampshire cast their ballots at midnight, in a tradition dating back to the 1960s.
If you want to download an app to help follow the elections, in addition to our coverage here on AS, our colleagues over at Meristation have you got you sorted with their handy guide to the best apps on Android and iPhone.
The path to becoming President of the United States is governed by specific constitutional requirements and modern electoral processes.
- The U.S. Constitution establishes three fundamental qualifications that any presidential candidate must meet:
- Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States
- Must be at least 35 years old
Must have been a U.S. resident for at least 14 years
There are also some criteria that disqualify candidates from elections
Nearly every polling station is open across the country
It's 9 a.m. ET meaning just a handful of the most western states are yet to begin voting. THese are the latest states to be open for business:
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Iowa
- some areas of Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
Italics indicates a deciated live feed for the state
Check the weather before you head out to vote at the National Weather Service.
Of note:
- There are flood warnings in the Mississippi River Valley with heavy rain and severe weather moving east toward the Arklatex, Mid-Mississippi Valley, and into the Midwest/Ohio Valley
- The south of Florida is on alert ahead of Tropical Cyclone Rafael
- Gusty winds and dry conditions are driving critical to extremely critical fire weather over parts of central and southern California
- Mountain snow and wind will spread south from the northern Rockies today, but won't reach into most of the central Rockies and Four Corners until Wednesday
Check out all the weather alerts
Attorney general joint statement on a peaceful election
A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve. We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process. Violence has no place in the democratic process; we will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal acts that threaten it.
Polls will be closing between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET, in a vote that is shaping up as a neck-and-neck race to the White House. If you’re taking part in this year’s election, exactly when your ballot will be counted depends on how you voted.
If you are in what’s known as a ‘central count’ voting district, your ballot will, after polls close, be transported to a central location where votes are tabulated. If you vote at a ‘precinct tabulation’ polling location, meanwhile, your ballot will be run through an on-site tabulation machine right away.
If you are one of the more than 75 million people who participated in early voting in the 2024 US election, your vote will either be counted during Election Day or after polls close, depending on which state you live in.
U.S. election officials urge voters not to be swayed by conspiracy theories
As American voters head to the polls today to choose the country’s next leader, participating in a vast democratic process in which tens of millions of ballots are expected to be cast smoothly and without incident, sadly lingering false claims of fraud in the 2020 election and repeated accusations of cheating by former President Donald Trump mean that every aspect of the voting process—from voter eligibility to logistical issues like long lines, ballot functionality, and vote counting—will be under close scrutiny, especially in key battleground states.
Election officials across the U.S., particularly in closely contested states, are committed to preserving the integrity of the vote and are urging voters not to fall for conspiracy theories.
What are the candidates doing today?
According to the Associated Press, Donald Trump will spend the day in Florida. He will vote in person in the state before his election party on West Palm Beach.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris' party will be at Howard University in Washington DC. Tim Walz will be in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for a political event
Trump's path to the White House would break a 110-year record
Grover Cleveland stands alone in US history as the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, holding office from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897.
This unique political journey could now be achieved by Donald Trump, who, after his 2017-2021 presidency, is seeking a return to the White House, with Kamala Harris standing in his way.
Polling issues in Indiana now fixed
Problems with voting machines in Sheridan county, Indiana, are now fixed. Voting had been delayed for around 17 minutes.
The victor of today's election will also enjoy the perks and privileges of the office, including the presidential salary.
The salary of the POTUS is established in section 102 of the United States Code (USC), which was approved in 2004. This means it does not change with each administration or governing party; all presidents receive the same compensation.
The USC states that “the President shall receive for his services during the term for which he shall have been elected compensation in the amount of $400,000 annually, paid monthly.” Therefore, Trump or Harris will earn $33,333 per month.
What did the intelligence agencies say?
Influence actors linked to Russia in particular are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election, instill fear in voters regarding the election process, and suggest Americans are using violence against each other due to political preferences, judging from information available.
Iran also remains a significant foreign influence threat to US elections. As noted in a prior update, we have assessed that Iran has conducted malicious cyber activities to compromise former president Trump’s campaign. Iranian influence actors may also seek to create fake media content intended to suppress voting or stoke violence, as they have done in past election cycles.
Security agencies statement on election security
Foreign adversaries, with Russia at the forefront, are actively conducting influence campaigns designed to erode Americans' faith in their electoral system and deepen societal divisions. This assessment comes from three major US security agencies - ODNI, FBI, and CISA.
The other states where polling has just opened
Voters in these states are now able to cast their ballots in the election:
- Alabama
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida (8:00 AM ET in parts of the Florida Panhandle on Central time)
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas (opening times vary by county)
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- New Hampshire (opening times vary by county, earliest starting at 7:00 AM ET)
- Rhode Island (polls in New Shoreham open at 9:00 AM ET)
- South Carolina
- Wyoming
More polls open across the US
As of 7:00 AM Eastern Time, voting has commenced in several states across the United States. Here's a clearer breakdown of the Battleground States where polls have opened:
- Georgia
- Michigan (some polling sites open at 8:00 AM ET)
Follow the links for dedicated live feeds for each state
In its history, there have been 45 presidents across 46 presidencies. So far, Grover Cleveland is the only person to have served non-consecutive terms - he was the 22nd president between 1885 and 1889, and the 24th president between 1893 and 1897.
Having already spent one term as president between 2017 and 2021, Trump will emulate Cleveland if he beats Harris.
Candidates share messages on final day
Kamala Harris has shared her first social media post since polls opened.
"America, this is the moment to make your voices heard," she said.
Her opponent, Donald Trump, hasn't posted since polls opened.
If the result of the election is clear cut, it may well come later tonight; if, as expected, the election proves to be a knife-edge race, there could be significant delays.
And in such a tight race for the White House, the expectation is that there will be post-Election Day legal challenges - particularly from the Republicans - with the potential for the result to be held up.
Vermont polls amongst first to open
Polls are now open across Vermont as voters head to the ballot box for the 2024 general election. Polling locations will remain open until 7 PM tonight.
When to expect results from the swing states
Remember how many electoral college votes are on offer: Pennsylvania (19 votes), Georgia (16), North Carolina (16), Michigan (15), Arizona (11), Wisconsin (10), and Nevada (6).
The 32 on offer in Georgia and North Carolina we'll know tonight,, the others... who knows.
In 2020, the AP called Joe Biden as the winner in Michigan at 5:58 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 November.
States where employers are not required to give workers time off to vote
More than a dozen states make it tricky for workers to balance their democratic rights with their ability to work:
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Montana
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
Does my boss have to let me go vote?
Since Election Day is not a public holiday, workers must plan how they will vote, especially if their boss makes it difficult for them to do so. However, workers should be aware of their rights, which in some states protect their ability to vote even if it conflicts with their work schedule
The rules vary from state to state, and some jurisdictions do not offer workers any legal support for taking time off during the workday.
To vote in the presidential election, you need to have previously registered as a voter. According to census data from the 2020 election, one in four eligible Americans were not registered to exercise their right to vote.
Go to the ‘Am I registered to vote? section’ of Vote.org and fill out the corresponding form. With this form, you will be asked to enter your full name, address, date of birth, email address, and cell phone number.
On this site, you will also find links to your state’s official voter search if you want to check the information directly with your respective State Election Division.
Although it sounds obvious, it’s imperative that voters read their voting instruction manual as it provides all the details on how to cast one’s vote correctly.
When ready to make the voting selection, always use a pen with blue or black ink and complete the oval areas with ink which later facilitates the counting procedure.
Should you for whatever reason, make a mistake, you can be issued with a fresh ballot.
Need help voting?
Polling booths have just opened to allow millions of Americans to vote, but doing so is not always easy.
Here are a few pointers to get you started...
The states that will decide the election
In the 2024 election, there are seven swing states: Pennsylvania (19 votes), Georgia (16), North Carolina (16), Michigan (15), Arizona (11), Wisconsin (10), and Nevada (6), collectively holding a crucial 93 electoral votes.
The outcome of the 2024 election will result in an awkward moment for Vice President Kamala Harris whether she wins or loses.
A law makes her the person to declare the winner of the presidential election - whether it is herself or her opponent Donald Trump.
Welcome!
The United States heads to the polls today in a historic presidential election showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Both candidates made their final campaign pushes in crucial battleground states on Monday, jetting across multiple to make their last pleas for support.
The most recent polling indicates Harris holds a slight lead nationally, though Trump maintains an advantage in several key swing states.