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US Election Day 2024
The US presidential election is taking place today, with a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The Electoral College system determines the winner, and the results may take time to finalize.
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- What is the voting schedule?
- Polling stations open at different times across the country, generally between 6 am and 8 am. The first polls will begin closing around 6 pm Eastern Time (November 5th) and the last around 8 am Eastern Time (November 6th). Official results may take days or weeks to be completely verified.
- How does the Electoral College work?
- The Electoral College determines the winner. Each state has a certain number of electors based on population, and a candidate needs 270 or more electoral votes to win the presidency.
- Why are US elections held on a Tuesday?
- US elections are held on a Tuesday because of a 19th-century tradition when farmers, who made up the majority of voters, needed time to travel to polling places. It was a day that didn't interfere with their work or religious observance.
- Who are the main candidates in the US election?
- The US election is being held today, with Kamala Harris (Democrat) and Donald Trump (Republican) as the main contenders. The race has been neck and neck, and the winner will lead the country for the next four years.
- How many people are eligible to vote, and how many have already voted?
- Approximately 170 million Americans are eligible to vote, and over 81 million have already cast their ballots through early voting options available in some states. Early voting periods in some states extended over a month.