Tue Nov 05 22:14:10 UTC 2024: ## Trump and Harris Battle for Presidency in Tight 2024 Race
Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in a highly contested presidential race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. Early voting numbers suggest a record turnout with over 82 million Americans casting their ballots before Election Day.
The race remains incredibly close, with key swing states like Pennsylvania, Florida, and Wisconsin likely deciding the outcome. Election officials across the country are currently counting ballots, with early in-person and mail-in votes being tallied first.
While pollsters predict a close contest, the results could take some time to determine. The outcome will not only decide the next president but also which party controls the Senate and House of Representatives.
The campaign itself has been marked by unprecedented events, including Trump’s courtroom conviction, a dramatic debate that dashed incumbent President Joe Biden’s hopes of re-election, and Kamala Harris’s late nomination.
Both candidates made their final pitches to voters in Pennsylvania, with Harris focusing on a hopeful future and Trump criticizing his opponent at every turn.
The US election is a complex process, with each state awarding electoral votes to the winning candidate. A candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes out of 538 to win the presidency.
The electors will meet on December 17 to officially cast their votes, with the results being tallied by Congress on January 6. The president will be sworn in on January 20.
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