US Election Results 2024 Highlights: Will President-elect Donald Trump help resolve India-Canada relations?

Voting hours in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, have been extended following a software malfunction that affected voters’ ability to scan their ballots. The county’s Office of Commissioners has reassured residents that measures are in place to resolve these technical difficulties and encouraged voters to continue casting their ballots at their precincts without hesitation.

Kamala Harris engaged in last-minute radio interviews aimed at critical voter groups leading up to the election. During an appearance on The Big K Morning Show with Larry Richert on NewsRadio KDKA in Pittsburgh, she addressed issues related to immigration and the need to bridge the political divide.

On the popular Big Tigger Morning Show on V-103 in Atlanta, she highlighted the impact of her policies on Black men and the historical significance of the election. Harris reiterated her campaign message, emphasizing her commitment to serving regular Americans, in contrast to Donald Trump’s focus on personal grievances.

“He will walk into the Oval Office if he were elected with his enemies list,” Harris stated. “He is full of vengeance, he’s full of grievance. It’s all about himself. When I walk in on January 20th, I’ll walk in with my to-do list on behalf of the American people.”

Additionally, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, participated in several radio interviews airing Tuesday across stations in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, as part of their campaign efforts.

(With AP inputs)

To clinch the presidency, candidates need to reach 270 electoral votes. Key battleground states that could decide the outcome include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Although Puerto Ricans don’t vote in U.S. presidential elections, many are expressing symbolic support for Trump or Harris this Election Day. The real spotlight, however, is on the island’s race for governor. If pro-statehood candidate Jenniffer González from the New Progressive Party wins, it would mean a historic third consecutive term for her party. On the other hand, a victory for Juan Dalmau would be groundbreaking, as he would be the first non-mainstream candidate to take office in decades. Nearly 2 million voters will also decide on Puerto Rico’s political future amid a backdrop of growing apathy, the AP reports.

The FBI has issued a warning about deceptive videos circulating online that falsely claim to be from the bureau. One such video, styled as an official FBI news clip, advises voters to vote remotely due to a supposed high terror threat at polling stations. Another video misleadingly features a fabricated FBI press release, alleging collusion between prison officials and a political party to sway inmate votes in key battleground states.

While the FBI has yet to identify those behind these videos, it recently highlighted Russian influence actors as sources of other disinformation efforts aimed at the US election, according to the AP.

Election Day voting began across much of the U.S. on Tuesday morning, following tens of millions of Americans who had already cast their ballots. Early voting saw record participation in battleground states like Georgia and North Carolina, which could be pivotal in determining the election outcome.

In Georgia, where voting patterns have shifted between Republican and Democratic nominees in the last two presidential elections, early turnout has exceeded 4 million voters. A senior official from the secretary of state’s office remarked that the polls on the big day could resemble a “ghost town” due to the high early participation.

The New York Times reported that swing states like Michigan and Wisconsin experienced intermittent showers on polling day for the US elections, with rain expected to persist throughout the day.

In the 2020 election, U.S. television networks took four days after election day to declare Joe Biden the winner, as the results in Pennsylvania became clearer.

A Contrast to Recent Elections

In previous elections, voters experienced a much shorter wait for results. In 2016, Donald Trump was declared the winner just before 3:00 AM EST (8:00 AM GMT), only hours after polls closed.

Quick Projections in 2012

Similarly, in 2012, Barack Obama’s victory was projected before midnight on election night when he secured a second term.

The 2000 Election Exception

However, the 2000 election between George W. Bush and Al Gore was a significant exception, with the race undecided for five weeks. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately voted to end Florida’s recount, solidifying Bush as the winner and granting him the presidency.

Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance cast his ballot this morning at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Cincinnati. Accompanied by his wife, Usha, and their children, the senator appeared to be in high spirits as he prepared to vote.

Polling locations for the US presidential elections have opened in another nine states, including the crucial swing states of Arizona and Wisconsin, according to CNN. Other states joining the fray are Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas. Polling hours vary, with most locations operating between 6 am and 8 pm local time on Tuesday.

With polling now open in 34 states, this election is considered one of the most consequential in US history, likely to shape not only the nation’s future but also global geopolitics for the next four years. Previously, polls opened in 25 states, including key battlegrounds such as Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

Vice President Kamala Harris represents the incumbent Democratic Party, aiming to make history as the first woman and first Indian-origin President of the United States. Former President Donald Trump seeks a comeback after his exit in 2020, with the potential to become the first president in over a century to serve two non-consecutive terms. Polls suggest a tight race, with many leads falling within the margin of error.

To win the US presidential election, candidates need a minimum of 270 electoral votes. Crucial battleground states that may determine the election outcome include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Long lines are forming as voters eagerly await their chance to cast ballots outside the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge in Wilmington, North Carolina. The precinct opened promptly at 6:30 a.m. ET, with 30 to 40 individuals already in line at the start. CNN’s on-ground team reports that the crowd has continued to grow throughout the morning.

In Lawrenceville, Georgia, similar scenes are unfolding at the Gwinnett County Voter Registrations & Elections office, where people are lining up to hand-deliver absentee ballots. This location also serves as the check-in point for poll watchers to obtain their credentials.

As voting continues in the 2024 US Elections, US Treasuries and the dollar have seen a downturn, according to Bloomberg. The yield on 10-year Treasuries increased by three basis points to 4.31%, pulling back from a three-month high reached last week.

The market is experiencing volatility due to the closely contested race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Chris Turner, head of FX strategy at ING, noted, “With an exceptionally close US election upon us, the outcome likely to deliver a binary impact on currency markets. Only a red sweep outcome can probably add to the dollar’s upside.”

As the United States heads to the polls to elect its next president, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both vying for at least 270 electoral votes to secure victory. Key battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are poised to play crucial roles in determining the outcome.

In a final push, both candidates held their last campaign events in these critical states. Kamala Harris wrapped up her 107-day campaign with a rally in Pennsylvania, while Donald Trump delivered his closing remarks in Michigan, a state where he has concluded three of his presidential campaigns.

Luke Meyer, a 24-year-old regional field director for the western Pennsylvania Republican Party, was terminated from his position on Friday after being identified as a white supremacist.

Meyer, who had been with Donald Trump for five months, was unmasked by Politico as the online white nationalist known by the pseudonym Alberto Barbarossa. Reports indicate that he co-hosts a podcast that promotes racist ideologies.

Polling has commenced in more than 20 states across the U.S. Here’s a list of states where polls have just opened: