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2024 US Presidential Election: Harris vs. Trump

The 2024 US Presidential election was a close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with the economy and the future of democracy as key issues. The winner will be determined by the Electoral College.

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What did exit polls suggest about voters' priorities?: Exit polls suggested that the economy and jobs were the most important issues for four in ten voters, while roughly half cited the fate of democracy as their biggest concern.
What were the main campaign focuses of Harris and Trump?: Harris campaigned on the threat Trump represents to democracy and emphasized reproductive rights, while Trump focused on immigration and border security, often using divisive language.
What were the main issues that concerned voters in the 2024 US presidential election?: The 2024 US presidential election was a closely contested race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with concerns about the economy and the future of democracy dominating voters' minds.
How is the winner of the US presidential election determined, and why are swing states important?: Swing states will determine the election's outcome because the US uses the Electoral College system, where each state's electors are weighted by population. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win.
Why might it take time to determine the election's outcome, and what international implications are there?: The election results might not be known quickly due to the tight race and the need to count votes in crucial swing states. This uncertainty is causing jitters in foreign capitals.

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