Thu Nov 07 12:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Tiny New Hampshire Town Kicks Off Election Day with a Tie
**DIXVILLE NOTCH, NH** – The tiny New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch, known for its tradition of casting the first votes in the nation, saw a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump early Tuesday morning. Each candidate received three votes from the four Republicans and two undeclared voters who participated.
This year, the historic midnight voting event saw a close race, unlike the last two presidential elections where the township overwhelmingly favored the Democratic nominee. In 2020, all five votes went to President Joe Biden, and in 2016, Hillary Clinton won four out of seven votes.
Despite the small number of voters, the event remains a significant tradition for the township and a source of fascination for political enthusiasts across the country. The results, though not necessarily predictive of the overall election outcome, provide a symbolic glimpse into the early stages of the day’s events.
Les Otten, a resident of Dixville Notch and developer of the Balsams Hotel, emphasized the importance of the event as a “civics lesson” for the country. He believes that participating in the voting process, even in such a small community, highlights the importance of civic engagement and encourages others to exercise their right to vote.
The town’s residents also cast ballots in the competitive governor’s race between Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte and Democratic nominee Joyce Craig, the former mayor of Manchester.
The early results from Dixville Notch provide a fascinating early snapshot of the election, highlighting the tight race and the importance of even the smallest communities in the grand scheme of the electoral process.
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