Tue Nov 05 12:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Tight Race for the White House: Harris Edges Out Trump in Close Election
The 2024 US Presidential Election has concluded, with the nation eagerly awaiting the results of a fiercely contested race between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Early voting saw a record-breaking turnout, with over 74 million votes cast across the country.
While polls showed Harris holding a narrow lead, Trump managed to gain ground with Hispanic voters. The outcome hinges on the seven key swing states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada, where polling times varied.
Early results are expected from Georgia, where early votes are counted first. North Carolina, Michigan, and Arizona are also expected to release results relatively quickly. Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, however, could take days to count all votes due to the inclusion of late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The newly elected president will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, at the US Capitol complex.
This tight race for the White House underscores the intense political divide in the US, with both candidates vying for the support of a deeply divided electorate. The coming days will see a flurry of activity as states count ballots and announce their results, culminating in the declaration of a victor.
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