Election Day 2024

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As the polls close, the 2024 U.S. presidential race remains extremely tight, with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris hopeful for victory. The stakes are high, as results from key battleground states are gradually coming in, reflecting a deeply divided electorate. This close contest emphasizes each campaign’s focus on issues like the economy, healthcare, and immigration. Both candidates await final tallies in critical swing states, where slim margins may ultimately determine the outcome.

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The first polls will close tonight at 6 p.m. ET in the eastern parts of Indiana and Kentucky. At 7 p.m. ET, additional polls close in Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and parts of Florida, along with the remaining precincts in Indiana and Kentucky. Results from these early closures will start to give an initial sense of trends in the election, but the full picture will unfold as more polls close across the U.S. throughout the evening.