In one of the most tense and decisive election days in recent U.S. history, citizens are heading to the polls today to choose between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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Minute by Minute: Tracking the 2024 Presidential Elections in the U.S.
11:27 PM: Electoral vote count
According to CNN projections, Kamala Harris has 153 electoral votes, while Donald Trump has 211. The seven key states are still highly contested and remain undecided.
11:24 PM: CNN Projection: Harris wins Oregon
Harris wins all eight electoral votes of Oregon, a state that was also won by Joe Biden in 2020.
11:20 PM: Fulton County in Georgia is nearing the end of the vote count.
Fulton County, one of the largest districts in Georgia, is close to completing the counting process. Despite receiving 32 bomb threats throughout the day, the voting proceeded without significant issues, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
11:15 PM: Restriction against individuals for intimidation in Michigan
A federal judge in Michigan has granted a temporary restraining order against six individuals accused of intimidating voters. The order prohibits filming and approaching within 30 meters of polling places.
11:06 PM: Issues with signatures from young voters in Nevada
In Nevada, many young voters are having issues with their signatures due to a lack of practice with paper signatures, according to Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar. More than 11,000 ballots require signature verification in Clark County.
11:00 PM: Projections and ballot box closures in key states
Harris has won California (54 electoral votes), while Trump secures Idaho (4 votes). At 11 PM, polling places close in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
10:54 PM: Analysis of the count in Georgia
Trump is leading in Georgia, but the trend could turn towards Harris overnight, in a scenario reminiscent of 2020, according to CNN analysis. However, the projection does not guarantee a definitive shift in the state.
11:03 PM: Signature issues with young voters in Nevada
The lack of practice with signatures on paper among young people in Nevada is causing issues with ballot validation, according to Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar. Currently, over 11,000 ballots need to be verified, mainly in Clark County, as the signatures do not match those on record. Voters can resolve this issue on the Secretary of State's website.
11:00 PM: Closing of the polls in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The polls have closed in California, the state with the most electoral votes, as well as in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. California contributes 54 electoral votes, while Idaho has 4, Oregon has 8, and Washington has 12. So far, Kamala Harris has won California, adding these 54 electoral votes to her total.
11:00 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Idaho.
Trump secures the 4 electoral votes of Idaho, a historically Republican state that also supported Trump in 2020.
10:54 PM: Analysis of the situation in Georgia
With Trump leading in Georgia (51.8% compared to Harris's 47.2%) and 81% of the votes counted, CNN projects that there could be a gradual shift towards Harris if the outstanding votes follow the pattern of 2020. Although Trump is in the lead, there is still a mathematical possibility for Harris to close the gap.
10:47 PM: Manual counting in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Cambria County in Pennsylvania is conducting a manual ballot count due to software issues with the scanners. This process may take longer due to the thorough examination by party teams and under the supervision of candidates and representatives.
10:46 PM: Growing optimism in Trump's campaign
Trump's campaign is experiencing a surge of optimism as initial results come in, particularly in key states like Virginia and Iowa, where the outcomes contradict a recent poll that had created uncertainty for the campaign.
10:42 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Kansas and Iowa.
Trump secures the electoral votes of Kansas and Iowa, adding six votes from each state to his tally. Both states also supported Trump in the 2020 election.
10:42 PM: Delays in the publication of results in North Carolina
The North Carolina Board of Elections is experiencing delays in the release of data due to a surge in data transmission from multiple counties. Local officials have reported that they are sharing the results as quickly as possible.
10:39 PM: Trump's strategy in Arizona: a risky bet with external organizations.
Trump's campaign has relied on external conservative groups like Turning Point Action to mobilize voters in Arizona, leaving much of the local organization in the hands of these groups. This innovative and untested approach will be put to the test tonight, particularly in the key state of Arizona.
10:38 PM: First reactions to the projected results.
Analysts and experts note that, so far, there have been no significant surprises. The projected outcomes for Trump and Harris align with the results of previous elections. However, at Harris's campaign event in Washington D.C., some attendees express concern about Trump's performance in Virginia.
10:34 PM: Trump’s strategy in Nevada: to attract Latino and union voters.
Trump's team has focused on garnering support from Latinos and unionized workers in Nevada, a state where Latinos make up a significant portion of the electorate. The campaign has also sought to attract support among service industry workers by proposing the elimination of taxes on tips.
10:31 PM: Trump and the governor of Georgia have not communicated in a month.
Although both Republicans are seeking to secure a victory in Georgia, former President Trump and Governor Brian Kemp have not been in contact for a month. Both are monitoring the results from separate locations in Florida and Atlanta, respectively.
10:30 PM: Vote counting in Georgia: update on pending votes
A significant update is expected of around 320,000 votes in Gwinnett County, Georgia, according to the elections supervisor. This includes mail-in ballots and early voting in this pivotal state.
10:24 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Ohio.
Trump wins all 17 electoral votes from Ohio, a state previously seen as a battleground but now dominated by Republicans, according to projections from CNN. Trump also won Ohio in 2016 and 2020.
10:17 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Mississippi
Trump secures Mississippi's 6 electoral votes, according to CNN. Mississippi has consistently voted for Republican candidates in recent elections.
10:16 PM: Harris wins Colorado, according to CNN.
Kamala Harris has secured all 10 electoral votes from Colorado, according to projections from CNN. The state has voted for Democratic candidates in the last presidential elections.
10:06 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Montana
Former President Donald Trump secures the 4 electoral votes from Montana, according to CNN projections. Trump also won the state in 2020, and the last Democrat to carry Montana was Bill Clinton in 1992.
10:06 PM: The polls close in Nevada, Montana, and Utah.
Polls will close at 10:00 PM ET in the key state of Nevada, as well as in Montana and Utah. In Nevada, results will not be released until all polling stations officially close. Nevada has 6 electoral votes at stake.
10:05 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Utah
Donald Trump secures the 6 electoral votes from Utah, according to CNN projections. In 2020, Trump also won the state.
10:04 PM: Some polling places in Nevada are experiencing long wait times.
Several polling places in Nevada are experiencing wait times of over an hour, with some extending up to two and a half hours. Voters who are in line before closing time will be allowed to cast their ballots, according to state election officials.
10:03 PM: Common Cause reports on a largely peaceful election day.
The organization Common Cause, which oversees national elections, reported that the day was "relatively calm," although it warned that many results may not be determined tonight and that it could take days to count the votes. They noted long lines at university campuses and technical issues at some polling places.
10:02 PM: Two polling places in Pennsylvania will extend their hours until 10 p.m.
Two polling places near West Chester, Pennsylvania, will remain open until 10:00 p.m. following a bomb threat that prompted an evacuation. Voters will be redirected and will be able to cast provisional ballots, according to a court order from Chester County.
10:01 PM: Harris reflects on her mother on Election Day.
In an interview with a Milwaukee station, Kamala Harris reflected on her mother during the final hours of Election Day. The vice president spoke about her family and encouraged voters to participate in this electoral day.
9:52 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Louisiana
Former President Donald Trump has gained the 8 electoral votes from Louisiana, according to CNN projections. In 2020, Trump also won this state.
9:51 PM: Report on bomb threats in several key states
In multiple states, bomb threats led to evacuations and delays in voting. In Pennsylvania, a polling services building in West Chester was evacuated, and voting hours in Clearfield County were extended until 9 p.m. Similar threats were reported in Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona. The FBI confirmed that the emails regarding the threats appear to originate from Russian domains, although none have been deemed credible so far.
9:50 PM: FBI collaborates with states affected by bomb threats.
The FBI is collaborating with local police and authorities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Georgia after receiving bomb threats at polling places, most of which have been deemed non-credible.
9:49 PM: Festive atmosphere at the Harris event at Howard University.
The celebration at Howard University for supporters of Kamala Harris remains lively and festive. In contrast, a private event at the Conrad Hotel in Washington, D.C., where her major donors are gathered, reflects a more measured attitude toward the strength Trump has demonstrated in states like Virginia.
9:43 PM: Trump speaks briefly with his supporters at Mar-a-Lago.
Donald Trump spoke briefly with his supporters gathered in Mar-a-Lago, where he is following the results alongside his campaign team and several allies. Tucker Carlson is broadcasting live from a room in the club, interviewing various Trump supporters.
9:41 PM: Harris "very likely" to address his supporters tonight.
A senior advisor to Harris indicated that it is "very likely" the vice president will speak with her supporters in Washington, D.C., even though the outcome of the election is still not determined. The election observation event in Washington remains lively, projecting results periodically.
9:40 PM: Gwinnett County in Georgia is experiencing significant delays in reporting results.
Gwinnett County in Georgia is facing significant delays in reporting results due to issues with the vote adjudication software needed to certify written ballots. Approximately 80-90% of the precinct results have already been processed, but they cannot be published until the certification is complete.
9:34 PM: CNN Projection: Harris wins New York.
Kamala Harris has secured New York's 28 electoral votes, according to CNN projections. Joe Biden also won this state in the 2020 elections.
9:33 PM: Judge extends voting hours in Apache County, Arizona.
A judge in Arizona ordered that nine polling places in Apache County remain open until 9 p.m. due to technical issues that occurred earlier. Voters may need to use provisional ballots because of the extended hours.
9:30 PM: CNN exit poll: Harris with a smaller margin of support among Latino voters than Biden in 2020.
According to the latest exit poll from CNN, Kamala Harris receives just over half of the support from Latino voters, a narrower margin compared to Biden in 2020, who garnered around 65% support within this group.
9:24 PM: CNN Projection: Harris wins Illinois.
Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 19 electoral votes of Illinois, according to CNN projections. In 2020, President Joe Biden also won this state.
9:22 PM: CNN Projection: Harris wins Rhode Island.
Kamala Harris secures the 4 electoral votes from Rhode Island, according to CNN projections. Joe Biden also won this state in the 2020 elections.
9:20 PM: FBI and state officials investigate multiple bomb threats in Pennsylvania.
Several voting locations and municipal buildings in Pennsylvania received bomb threats. The state's governor, Josh Shapiro, stated that there is no credible threat to the public. An investigation is ongoing with the support of the FBI. In West Chester, voters were redirected following a temporary evacuation of the election services center.
9:19 PM: Trump celebrates with supporters and allies at Mar-a-Lago as he watches the results.
Donald Trump is following the results from his club in Mar-a-Lago, where he has gathered with donors, family, and key allies. According to his team, they are closely monitoring the support of Latino voters in key states such as Nevada.
9:18 PM: Harris monitors the results from Washington while keeping an eye on the states of the "blue wall."
Vice President Kamala Harris is monitoring the results from the Naval Observatory in Washington, DC. Her advisors are optimistic about the high turnout in the "blue wall," which they consider crucial for their path to 270 electoral votes.
9:09 PM: Nevada surpasses the total votes from 2020.
The Secretary of State of Nevada, Francisco V. Aguilar, reported that the total number of votes cast in Nevada so far has surpassed the total from the 2020 election. Early and mail-in ballots will be the first to be made public when the polls close.
9:08 PM: Official in Detroit suburb collects memory cards to expedite the vote counting.
In Macomb County, a suburb of Detroit, an officer, accompanied by police escorts, is collecting memory cards at polling places to expedite the counting process after long lines delayed the closing of the polls.
9:06 PM: Judge extends voting hours in Pennsylvania County following bomb threat.
A judge in Pennsylvania extended voting hours in Clearfield County until 9 p.m. ET following a bomb threat at the county's administrative building.
9:04 PM: Hundreds in line to vote at Arizona State University just minutes before closing.
With only minutes remaining before the polls closed, hundreds of students at Arizona State University were still lined up to vote on the Tempe campus. Various groups for and against the Abortion Access Act in Arizona were also present at the site.
9:00 PM: Polls close in 15 states, including Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
At 9 p.m. ET, the polls closed in 15 states, including the key states of Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as Texas and New York. The contest in these states is crucial for reaching the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
9:00 PM: CNN Broadcast: Trump wins Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas.
CNN projects that Donald Trump will win Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas, gathering their respective electoral votes: 3 in Wyoming, 3 in North Dakota, 3 in South Dakota, and 40 in Texas.
8:45 PM: Harris's campaign focuses its attention on Pennsylvania.
With a focus on key states, Harris's campaign is closely monitoring the positive results they expect to see in Pennsylvania, where the mayor of Philadelphia projected a high turnout, estimating between 650,000 and 750,000 votes for Harris.
8:40 PM: Election services building in Pennsylvania evacuated following bomb threat.
A bomb threat led to the evacuation of the election services building in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Authorities are searching the building with tracking dogs before allowing staff and voters to return.
8:39 PM: Estimate: Harris's lead in the popular vote narrows
Kamala Harris's advantage in the national popular vote is estimated to be just over one percentage point, slightly lower than initially projected, primarily due to Trump's strong performance in Florida.
8:39 PM: Trump's team restricts press access at his election event.
Donald Trump's campaign team blocked several journalists from attending his election observation event at Mar-a-Lago, Florida. Among those excluded were reporters from Puck and Politico, who had recently published critical articles. An Axios spokesperson also confirmed that a journalist from their outlet was excluded, leading to criticism regarding the former president's hostile attitude towards the media.
8:38 PM: CNN Projection: Harris Wins Illinois
The Associated Press projects that Kamala Harris will win the 19 electoral votes of Illinois.
8:35 PM: Trump wins Miami-Dade, the first Republican to do so since 1988.
Donald Trump won Miami-Dade County, Florida, in today’s election, solidifying the state's transformation into a Republican stronghold. Trump is the first Republican presidential candidate to win the county since George H.W. Bush in 1988.
8:34 PM: CNN Projection: Harris wins Delaware
The Associated Press projects that Kamala Harris will win Delaware's three electoral votes.
8:33 PM: Governor Walz encourages students waiting in line to vote in Pennsylvania.
The governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, called out to students in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, who were waiting in line to vote, encouraging them to stay in line to exercise their right to vote.
8:29 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Arkansas.
The Associated Press projects that Donald Trump will win all six electoral votes from Arkansas.
8:15 PM: Unity in Nevada for electoral integrity
The governor of Nevada, Joe Lombardo (Republican), and the Secretary of State, Francisco Aguilar (Democrat), publicly met with the state’s Electoral Integrity Task Force, demonstrating a stance of unity in monitoring the election process.
8:39 PM: Judge rejects effort to extend voting near Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, where lines have been long.
A judge rejected the Democrats' effort to extend voting at a polling place near Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, where wait times reached up to four hours.
The Democrats requested that voting at the Bethlehem Ward 3 location be extended until 10 p.m. ET, citing a lack of sufficient voting machines and personnel. However, the judge denied the request but allowed voters who were in line at 8 p.m. ET to cast their ballots.
8:34 PM: Governor Tim Walz encourages students in line in Pennsylvania.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke via speakerphone with students at a polling station in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, encouraging them to stay in line and thanking them for exercising their right to vote. The students, who had waited for several hours, expressed their excitement about participating in this election and urged their peers to stay and vote.
8:30 PM: Polls close in Arkansas.
The polls have closed in Arkansas, where six electoral votes are at stake. Since Bill Clinton's time as governor, Arkansas has become a predominantly Republican state, with total control of the state government in the hands of that party.
8:30 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Arkansas
CNN projects that former President Donald Trump will win Arkansas, securing its six electoral votes.
8:27 PM: FBI warns about fake videos using its badge to spread electoral misinformation.
The FBI has warned about the existence of three fake videos that, using its name and logo, promote false narratives about the elections. One of the videos claims that the FBI received 9,000 complaints about faulty voting machines. Another false video suggests that school activities should be suspended due to violence-related risks associated with the election.
8:26 PM: Trump watches the results with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Former President Donald Trump is tracking the election results alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who remains on the ballot in Wisconsin despite his efforts to withdraw from the state. The Supreme Court recently denied Kennedy's request to remove his name from the ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan.
8:27 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins South Carolina. CNN projects that Trump secures the 9 electoral votes from South Carolina, adding to his tally in this closely contested election.
8:26 PM: FBI Warning About Fake Videos: The FBI has issued a warning regarding videos that use its emblem and promote false narratives about the election. Among the examples, one video mentions issues with voting machines, while another warns of alleged risks in schools. The FBI has labeled these messages as fabrications aimed at misleading the public.
8:25 PM: Trump watches results alongside RFK Jr.: It is reported that Trump is following the election results in the company of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently endorsed his candidacy. Both are closely monitoring the results from Wisconsin, where Kennedy Jr.'s name remains on the ballot despite attempts to remove it.
8:20 PM: Summary of extended voting hours in various states: In Georgia, voting hours were extended at 12 locations due to bomb threats. In Arizona, the Navajo Nation requested to keep polling centers open in Apache County following technical issues. In Nevada, a website was launched for voters to verify their signatures and cure their ballots before they are counted.
8:15 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Florida and Oklahoma. CNN projects that Trump secures Florida's 30 electoral votes and Oklahoma's 7, strengthening his path in this election.
8:20 PM: Trump's statements in Philadelphia: During a radio interview in Philadelphia, Trump said that winning Pennsylvania would be crucial for his overall victory. He urged Republican voters to stay in line and exercise their right to vote. "If we win Pennsylvania, we win everything," he stated.
8:15 PM: Exit polls in Pennsylvania: According to CNN, about two-thirds of voters in Pennsylvania support the legalization of abortion in most or all cases. Additionally, 55% of respondents are in favor of hydraulic fracturing in the state.
8:12 PM: Increase in provisional ballots in North Carolina: Due to the new photo ID requirement in North Carolina, an increase in provisional ballots is expected, as many voters had to cast provisional votes for not presenting identification.
8:10 PM: Preparations for Harris's campaign for potential litigation: Kamala Harris's campaign is anticipating prolonged legal challenges following the elections. Donors have been informed that they could face weeks of legal disputes, and a team of lawyers has been mobilized nationwide.
8:08 PM: Projected results: CNN projects several victories, including Trump in Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Alabama, while Harris wins in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
8:07 PM: Death of election workers in Missouri: Two election workers in Missouri died due to flooding caused by recent storms while performing their duties on election day, according to the Wright County Clerk's Office.
8:05 PM: High turnout in Philadelphia and Reno, Nevada: The Harris campaign highlights historic participation in Philadelphia, which could surpass that of 2020. In Reno, Nevada, turnout has also been strong, with long lines and few incidents reported.
8:03 PM: Technical issues in Apache County, Arizona: Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, expressed his disappointment due to technical problems that prevented many Navajo voters from casting their ballots on time in Apache County.
8:01 PM: Celebrity Intervention at Polling Stations: The Harris campaign mobilized celebrities such as Paul Rudd and Jennifer Garner to encourage students waiting in line at key university campuses, urging them to stay until they cast their vote.
8:00 PM: Warnings in Michigan about initial results: Officials in Michigan have urged voters to avoid jumping to conclusions based on early results due to the lack of a uniform reporting system in the state, which allows flexibility in how and when counties report their results.
8:03 p.m. ET - CNN projects that former President Donald Trump will win in Missouri, securing its 10 electoral votes. In the last election, Trump won the state, while Joe Biden won the general election.
8:02 p.m. ET - CNN projects that Donald Trump will win in Oklahoma, adding seven electoral votes. Oklahoma has consistently been a Republican stronghold, providing Trump with his fourth largest advantage in 2020, behind Wyoming, West Virginia, and North Dakota.
8:00 p.m. ET - Polls close in 16 states, including Pennsylvania and Florida, two of the most contested. A total of 120 electoral votes are at stake in these states. Pennsylvania is crucial, with 19 electoral votes that could determine the outcome of the election.
8:00 p.m. ET - Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win in Massachusetts, securing 11 electoral votes. In 2020, Joe Biden also won in this state.
8:00 p.m. ET - In Alabama, former President Donald Trump is projected to win, adding nine electoral votes. In the last election, Trump won Alabama, while Biden secured the overall victory.
7:58 p.m. ET - CNN projects that Kamala Harris will win the District of Columbia, securing its three electoral votes. In 2020, this district was where Biden achieved his largest margin of victory, with 92.1% of the votes compared to Trump's 5.4%.
7:56 p.m. ET - Trump declares victory in Tennessee, securing 11 electoral votes. He won this state in the last election.
7:53 p.m. ET - CNN projects Kamala Harris's victory in Maryland, securing its 10 electoral votes. Biden also won this state in 2020.
7:50 p.m. ET - In Florida, CNN projects the victory of Donald Trump, adding 30 electoral votes. Florida, which has historically been a closely contested battleground, has shown a more Republican trend in recent years.
7:46 p.m. ET - Tragically, two election workers in Missouri lost their lives due to severe flooding in Wright County. The victims, a 70-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman, dedicated their time to the electoral process. The county clerk's office expressed its condolences.
7:40 p.m. ET - Kamala Harris's campaign highlights high voter turnout in Philadelphia, indicating that it may surpass the participation levels of 2020 in this key area.
7:36 PM: Trump claims victory in West Virginia, adding 4 electoral votes. Kamala Harris has already won Vermont, while Trump has secured Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
7:30 PM: The polling places in North Carolina have closed in most locations, except for two that will extend their hours until 8 p.m. ET due to incidents. Results in this key state are expected soon.
7:25 PM: A record of over 5.2 million people have voted in Georgia, according to Secretary of State Raffensperger. Some locations extended their hours due to bomb threats of Russian origin, although they have not been deemed credible.
7:24 PM: In Michigan, authorities caution against drawing conclusions from the initial voting reports at 9 p.m. ET, as counties have flexibility in how and when they report the results.
7:23 PM: Nevada launches a new website for voters to "cure" their ballots by verifying their signatures and ensuring that their votes are counted. The deadline to complete this process is November 12, which could delay the final results in the state.
7:22 PM: According to exit polls in Georgia, independent voters show a slight preference for Trump over Harris, marking a shift from 2020. Harris retains support among young voters and Black voters.
7:20 PM: In Arizona, voters from other counties attempted to vote with federal ballots in Coconino County. Authorities issued a warning reminding that federal ballots are only valid in the county of registration.
7:19 PM: In Pennsylvania, students from Lehigh University have waited as long as six hours to vote. The high turnout has overwhelmed the voting machines at some locations, although additional machines have been brought in to expedite the process.
7:24 p.m. ET - With polling places in North Carolina closing at 7:30 p.m., the director of the Buncombe County Board of Elections, Corinne Duncan, began the process of counting mail-in ballots at their headquarters in Asheville. Election workers will transport the ballots in GPS-tracked boxes. Results are expected to be posted online after 9 p.m.
7:23 p.m. ET - Some voters from other counties in Arizona attempted to use federal ballots in Coconino County, which triggered a "disinformation" alert. Authorities clarified that voters must use the ballots corresponding to their counties for their votes to be valid.
7:22 p.m. ET - The office of the Secretary of State of Nevada has created a website for voters to "cure" their ballots by verifying their signatures before November 12. Clark County has over 10,000 ballots pending verification.
7:21 p.m. ET - Initial exit poll results in Georgia indicate that independent voters now prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, reflecting a shift from 2020. However, Harris retains support among young voters and the majority of Black voters in the state.
7:19 p.m. ET - Donald Trump hopes that his latest effort in North Carolina will yield positive results. His team stated that they did everything possible in this state, where they initially did not plan to visit in the final weekend before the election. Internal polls indicated the need for a last-minute intervention due to a higher number of female voters compared to male voters in early voting.
7:16 p.m. ET - Two college students from Pennsylvania waited six hours to cast their votes. Julia McKenna and Anna Seftenberg, from Lehigh University, arrived at 10:15 a.m. and finally voted around 4 p.m. ET. Due to high turnout and issues with the machines, the wait at the Banana Factory Arts Center was long.
7:13 p.m. ET - CNN projects that Donald Trump will win the state of Indiana, securing its 11 electoral votes. Trump had already won this state in 2020.
7:08 p.m. ET - The first projections indicate expected results: Vermont for Vice President Kamala Harris and Kentucky and Indiana for former President Donald Trump. Polling places have closed in Georgia and other key states. The next major group of polling place closures is expected to occur at 8:00 p.m. ET.
7:07 p.m. ET - Most polling places in Georgia have closed for this crucial election. In the state, five polling locations were ordered to remain open a bit longer due to an evacuation following a bomb threat.
7:05 p.m. ET - More than 80 million voters cast their ballots early, while tens of millions voted today, extending the counting process beyond Election Day. Voter participation appears strong nationwide, and only seven states are likely to determine the winner: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada.
7:03 p.m. ET - According to an early exit poll from CNN, about 4 in 10 voters in Georgia say that the economy is their top concern. Fewer than 3 in 10 voters mention democracy as their main issue, while 14% cite abortion and 10% immigration. Only just under 5% consider foreign policy to be their priority.
7:00 p.m. ET - In Story County, Iowa, failures have been reported with the voting machines at several polling places. The county's audit team is working with the vendor to resolve the issue, and a manual count of the votes will be conducted at the affected locations. This may delay the reporting of results.
7:01 p.m. ET - CNN projects that Donald Trump will win the state of Kentucky, securing its 8 electoral votes. Trump had already won this state in 2020.
7:00 p.m. ET - Polls have closed in several states, including Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. In Georgia, some polling places will remain open longer due to threats that caused disruptions, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Georgia, a key state since 2020, is once again in the spotlight in this election.
7:00 p.m. ET - CNN projects that Kamala Harris will win Vermont, securing its 3 electoral votes. This state was won by President Joe Biden in 2020.
7:00 p.m. ET - Voting machines in Story County, Iowa, have experienced technical failures, according to officials. The tabulators in some locations are not correctly reading certain ballots, which could delay the vote counting process. The county's audit team is working with the provider to resolve the issue, and election workers will manually count the votes in the affected locations.
6:58 p.m. ET - President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the election developments and still believes that, had he been the Democratic candidate, he could have secured a victory in the key states. His team is concerned about the implications for the country if Harris fails to win.
6:57 p.m. ET - A motion was presented to keep the polling centers in Apache County, Arizona, open for two additional hours due to malfunctions with voting machines. The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission reported ongoing issues at about 10 of the 30 polling centers. Although officials stated that the problems have been resolved, some voters have left the lines without casting their votes.
6:56 p.m. ET - A judge in Kentucky denied the request to extend voting hours in Jefferson County, following significant delays in Louisville. Although technical issues were reported in the voting systems, the judge determined that there was no evidence that voters had been denied their rights.
6:53 p.m. ET - Vice President Kamala Harris urged voters during an interview on SiriusXM to “turn the page” on Donald Trump. Harris emphasized her commitment to addressing issues that affect Americans, including the economy and reproductive rights, highlighting her stance on access to reproductive health care.
6:46 p.m. ET - Georgia has faced multiple bomb threats attributed to emails originating from Russia, leading to the temporary suspension of voting at five centers in DeKalb County. Some centers have extended their voting hours to make up for the lost time.
6:43 p.m. ET - The first polling places are closing in parts of Indiana and Kentucky. Additionally, in six key states like Georgia, polls are expected to close at 7:00 p.m. ET. Voter turnout appears to be strong in a critical election for American democracy, with no significant issues reported at polling stations.
6:42 p.m. ET - Elon Musk confirmed in a broadcast on X Spaces that he will continue to actively participate in U.S. politics after this election, announcing that his super PAC, America PAC, will play a significant role in the upcoming midterm and judicial elections. He remarked, "America PAC will continue after this election and will prepare for the midterms and elections at the district attorney and judicial levels."
6:36 PM ET - Polling centers are beginning to close in one of the most significant presidential elections in modern history. Voters are filling churches, schools, and community centers to determine the future of democracy in the U.S. Tonight could be historic, with either Kamala Harris becoming the first female president or Donald Trump being the first former president in over a century to reclaim the office after a loss. The high turnout among women, driven by the hope of seeing a female president and defending rights, is remarkable.
6:35 p.m. ET - The first polling places close in Indiana and Kentucky, while other key states, such as Georgia, will close at 7:00 p.m. ET. Voter turnout is high in an election that both candidates have deemed crucial for the future of democracy in the U.S. No major issues have been reported at the polling places.
6:33 p.m. ET - In Georgia, Judge Ural Glanville orders several polling places in Atlanta to remain open due to unconfirmed bomb threats attributed to emails of Russian origin.
6:32 p.m. ET - The presidential race is being decided in seven key states. Voting is underway in a historic election that could see Kamala Harris becoming the first woman president, or Donald Trump becoming the first former president in over a century to reclaim the office.
6:28 p.m. ET - In Pennsylvania, a crowd of young voters is gathering near Lehigh University, with wait times of up to six hours at some polling places. Youth turnout appears to be high, particularly among voters motivated by issues of reproductive rights.
6:21 p.m. ET - Initial exit polls show a slight advantage in public opinion for Kamala Harris, with a 46% favorable rating compared to Donald Trump's 42%. Additionally, more voters fear a potential second term for Trump than they do a term for Harris.
6:05 p.m. ET - In Maricopa, Arizona, one of the largest counties in the state, security measures have been strengthened and the counting of early votes is already underway. The first results are expected to be released around 8:00 p.m. local time.
5:56 p.m. ET - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reports record turnout in Michigan, surpassing even the numbers from 2020. Total participation is projected to exceed 5.5 million voters.
5:48 p.m. ET - In Nevada, so far, 129,515 voters have cast their ballots in person across the state. The lines have been long, but the voting process continues smoothly.
5:44 p.m. ET - In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a recount of 30,000 absentee ballots will take place due to concerns about transparency, which could delay the final results in the city until after midnight.
5:20 p.m. ET - In Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Latino community is mobilizing en masse in support of Harris, according to local reports. Voters of Puerto Rican descent are expressing their support for the candidate following derogatory comments about the island at a Trump campaign event.
5:06 p.m. ET - New York City Mayor Eric Adams casts his vote in Brooklyn and publicly pledges his support for Kamala Harris.
5:04 p.m. ET - In Pennsylvania and North Carolina, several locations are extending voting hours due to technical issues with counting machines and delays in the opening of certain polling places.
4:42 p.m. ET - In Dearborn, Michigan, the Arab American community is showing a significant shift in voting towards Donald Trump due to foreign policy issues, while others are choosing the Green Party candidate, Jill Stein, as a protest against both major options.
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