Tue Nov 05 12:38:10 UTC 2024: ## Close Race as US Votes for President: Harris and Trump in Tight Contest

**New Hampshire** – Voting has begun in the US Presidential election, with New Hampshire kicking off the process as the first state to poll. The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is incredibly close, with national polls showing a dead heat.

**Key Issues:** The election sees voters deciding not only the presidency, but also control of the House and Senate. Issues like the security of the US-Mexico border, abortion rights, and the economy are at the forefront of the campaign.

**Early Voting Surge:** Early voting stations across the country are reporting high turnout, with many voters casting their ballots days ahead of the main election day on November 5th.

**Swing States:** Seven swing states, holding a total of 95 electoral votes, are expected to be crucial in determining the winner. These states could see results released earlier than others, as was the case in 2020.

**Monitoring Voting Rights:** The US Justice Department is sending staff to 27 states to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws, a move that has been challenged by Missouri and Texas.

**Local Races:** The election is also seeing several closely watched local races, including the re-election bid of San Francisco Mayor London Breed and the recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

**Montana Senate Race:** The Montana Senate race is particularly tight, with incumbent Democrat Jon Tester facing a strong challenge from Republican Tim Sheehy.

**Oregon House Race:** Oregon’s 5th Congressional District is a toss-up, with incumbent Democrat Andrea Salinas facing Republican Mike Erickson.

**Texas Congressional Race:** Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who is facing bribery charges, is seeking re-election in a district where Republicans are looking to make gains.

**Iowa’s Congressional Districts:** Two of Iowa’s four congressional districts are considered competitive, with Democrats hoping to win at least one.

**Indiana’s Congressional Seats:** Republicans in Indiana are looking to retain three congressional seats without incumbents, while also aiming to defeat an incumbent Democrat in the northwest part of the state.

**Supporters Rally:** Supporters of Kamala Harris are celebrating in her ancestral village of Thulasendrapuram, hoping for her victory.

**Dixville Notch Tie:** Voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, kicked off Election Day with a tied vote for Harris and Trump.

**Final Appeals:** Both Harris and Trump made final pitches to voters in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state.

**India’s Perspective:** Experts suggest that if Harris wins, her policies towards India may be similar to those of Biden. However, a second Trump term could lead to unpredictable outcomes, particularly regarding the Ukraine-Russia war, the conflict in West Asia, and relations with China and the Indo-Pacific region.

**Abortion Rights and Indian American Women:** The issue of abortion rights is proving to be a significant factor in the voting preferences of Indian American women.

**Celebrity Endorsements:** Joe Rogan has endorsed Trump, while Harris has also received multiple celebrity endorsements.

**Tight Race:** The 2024 US Presidential election is considered to be one of the most consequential in decades, with many observers expressing concern about the potential for a Trump presidency.

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