Wed Nov 06 09:05:30 UTC 2024: ## US Presidential Election Heats Up: Harris Holds Slim Lead, Trump Gaining Ground Among Hispanic Voters
**Washington D.C.** – The 2024 US Presidential election is shaping up to be a nail-biter, with former President Donald Trump challenging Vice President Kamala Harris. With early voting already exceeding 74 million ballots, nearly half the total cast in 2020, the nation is eagerly awaiting election day on November 5th.
According to national polling averages, Harris currently holds a slight lead, fueled by strong support among female voters. However, Trump is experiencing an upsurge in support among Hispanic voters, particularly men, according to Reuters.
Polls will open across most states between 6 am and 8 am local time on Tuesday, closing at 8 pm local time. However, seven key swing states – Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada – will see staggered closing times ranging from 7 pm to 10 pm Eastern Time.
Early results are expected from Georgia, where polls close at 7 pm ET (5.30 am IST on Wednesday). North Carolina, with polls closing 30 minutes later, is also likely to report results on election night. Michigan, closing at 9 pm ET, might see delayed results.
Arizona’s Maricopa County officials anticipate postal ballots dropped off on Election Day could take up to 13 days to count, while Nevada’s acceptance of late-arriving mail ballots might cause delays.
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, which do not permit pre-election ballot processing, could also experience extended counting times. In Wisconsin, results for smaller counties are anticipated shortly after polls close at 9 pm ET.
This high-stakes election will keep Americans glued to their screens, with the nation anxiously awaiting the outcome.
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