In one of the most tense and decisive electoral days in recent U.S. history, citizens are going to the polls today to choose between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Here is the minute-by-minute coverage of this crucial event, with real-time updates on the closing of polls, participation, and initial counts.
To see the latest real-time updates on the results, refresh this page periodically.
Minute by Minute: Tracking the 2024 Presidential Elections in the U.S.
1:10 AM: Update on the electoral vote count
According to the current projections from CNN, Kamala Harris has 153 electoral votes, while Donald Trump has secured 211 votes. Key states are still in contention.
1:07 AM: Polls close in Alaska.
The polls have closed in Alaska, which has three electoral votes at stake. Historically, Alaska is a Republican state, and this year it is implementing ranked-choice voting for the first time.
1:03 AM: CNN projection: Harris wins New Mexico
Harris has won all five electoral votes from New Mexico. In 2020, Biden also won this state, dominating in urban and suburban areas while Trump received strong support in rural regions.
12:50 AM: Harris's campaign confirms that she will not speak tonight.
Cedric Richmond, co-chair of Harris's campaign, announced that the vice president will not address her supporters tonight and is expected to do so tomorrow, as the counting continues.
12:47 AM: Trump wins Georgia, according to CNN.
Trump has won the state of Georgia, securing 16 electoral votes. Georgia was a key state in 2020 when Biden won it by a narrow margin, marking a shift in favor of the Democrats.
12:35 AM: Results from the Chamber and the Senate
In the Senate, the Republicans have secured 49 seats, while the Democrats hold 40. In the House of Representatives, the Republicans have 178 seats and the Democrats 150.
12:32 AM: CNN Projection: Harris wins Virginia and Hawaii.
Harris has won all 13 electoral votes from Virginia and the four from Hawaii. Both states have consistently voted for Democratic candidates in previous elections.
12:24 AM: Michigan is close to completing the count.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson stated that her state could be the first battleground to report complete results, with the majority of ballots already counted in Detroit.
11:27 PM: Counting of electoral votes
According to CNN's projections, Kamala Harris has 153 electoral votes, while Donald Trump has 211 votes. The seven key states remain highly contested and have not yet been decided.
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 counting process.
Fulton County, one of the largest districts in Georgia, is close to finishing the counting process. Despite receiving 32 bomb threats throughout the day, the voting process proceeded with few issues, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
11:15 PM: Restriction against individuals for intimidation in Michigan.
A federal judge in Michigan approved a temporary restraining order against six individuals accused of intimidating voters. The order prohibits filming and getting closer than 30 meters to polling places.
11:06 PM: Issues with signatures from young voters in Nevada
In Nevada, many young voters are experiencing issues with their signatures due to a lack of practice with signing on paper, according to Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar. More than 11,000 ballots in Clark County need signature verification.
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, polls 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 shift towards Harris during the early hours, similar to the scenario in 2020, according to CNN analysis. However, the projection does not guarantee a definitive turnaround in the state.
11:03 PM: Signature issues with young voters in Nevada
The lack of practice with paper signatures among young people in Nevada is causing ballot validation issues, according to Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar. Currently, over 11,000 ballots need to be verified, primarily in Clark County, as the signatures do not match those on file. Voters can resolve this issue on the Secretary of State's website.
11:00 PM: Polls close 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 him 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 toward Harris if the remaining votes follow the pattern of 2020. Although Trump is in the lead, there is still a mathematical possibility that Harris could 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 time due to the thorough review by party teams and under the supervision of candidates and representatives.
10:46 PM: Growing optimism in Trump's campaign
Trump's campaign is seeing a surge of optimism as the first 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 State Board of Elections is experiencing delays in the publication 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 outside 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 tested 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 concerns 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 union workers in Nevada, a state where Latinos are a significant part of the electorate. The campaign has also sought to gain support among service industry workers by proposing the elimination of taxes on tips.
10:31 PM: Trump and the governor of Georgia have not been in contact for 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. They are both watching the results from separate locations in Florida and Atlanta, respectively.
10:30 PM: Vote counting in Georgia: update on pending votes
A significant update of approximately 320,000 votes is expected in Gwinnett County, Georgia, according to the election supervisor. This includes mail-in ballots and early voting in this key state.
10:24 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Ohio.
Trump wins the 17 electoral votes of Ohio, a state previously regarded as a battleground but now dominated by Republicans, according to CNN projections. 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 secures the 10 electoral votes from Colorado, according to CNN projections. 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 Montana's 4 electoral votes, 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: 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 places officially close. Nevada has 6 electoral votes at stake.
10:05 PM: CNN projection: Trump wins Utah.
Donald Trump secures Utah's 6 electoral votes, according to CNN projections. In 2020, Trump also won the state.
10:04 PM: Some polling places in Nevada are facing long wait times.
Several polling centers in Nevada are experiencing wait times of over an hour, with some lasting 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 quiet," although it warned that many results may not be determined tonight and that it could take days to tally 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 necessitated 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 recalled her mother during the final hours of Election Day. The Vice President spoke about her family and encouraged voters to take part in the electoral process.
9:52 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Louisiana
Former President Donald Trump receives Louisiana's 8 electoral votes, 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 voting services building in West Chester was evacuated; voting hours in Clearfield County were also extended until 9 p.m. Similar threats were received in Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona. The FBI confirmed that the emails containing the threats appear to originate from Russian domains, although none have been deemed credible so far.
9:50 PM: FBI collaborates with the states affected by bomb threats.
The FBI is working with local police and authorities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Georgia after receiving bomb threats at polling places, most of which have been deemed not credible.
9:49 PM: Festive atmosphere at Harris's event at Howard University.
The celebration at Howard University for Kamala Harris's supporters remains lively and festive. In contrast, a private event at the Conrad hotel in Washington D.C., where her top donors gather, reflects a more measured attitude toward the strength Trump has displayed 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 at 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 to her supporters in Washington, D.C., even though the election outcome is still undecided. The election observation event in Washington remains lively, periodically projecting results.
9:40 PM: Gwinnett County in Georgia is experiencing significant delays in report results.
Gwinnett County, Georgia, is facing significant delays in reporting results due to issues with the voting adjudication software for certifying written ballots. Approximately 80-90% of the results from the precincts have already been processed, but they cannot be published until certification is complete.
9:34 PM: CNN Projection: Harris wins New York
Kamala Harris secures New York's 28 electoral votes, according to CNN projections. Joe Biden also won this state in the 2020 election.
9:33 PM: Judge extends voting hours in Apache County, Arizona.
A judge in Arizona ordered nine polling centers in Apache County to 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 lower support margin among Latino voters than Biden in 2020.
According to the latest CNN exit poll, 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 Illinois's 19 electoral votes, 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 polling places and municipal buildings in Pennsylvania received bomb threats. The state governor, Josh Shapiro, stated that there is no credible threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing with the support of the FBI. In West Chester, voters were redirected after a temporary evacuation of the election services center.
9:19 PM: Trump celebrates with supporters and allies at Mar-a-Lago while watching the results.
Donald Trump is monitoring the results from his club in Mar-a-Lago, where he has gathered with donors, family members, and key allies. According to his team, they are closely watching the support from Latino voters in key states like Nevada.
9:18 PM: Harris watches the results from Washington while monitoring the states in 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 the 270 electoral votes.
9:09 PM: Nevada surpasses the total votes from 2020.
The Nevada Secretary of State, Francisco V. Aguilar, reported that the total number of votes cast in Nevada so far has exceeded the total from the 2020 election. Early and mail-in votes will be the first to be made public once the polls close.
9:08 PM: Official in suburban Detroit collects memory cards to expedite the vote counting.
In Macomb County, a suburb of Detroit, an officer, accompanied by police escort, 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 administration building.
9:04 PM: Hundreds in line to vote at Arizona State University just minutes before closing.
With just minutes to closing, hundreds of students at Arizona State University were still waiting in line to vote on the Tempe campus. Several groups both in favor of and against the Arizona Abortion Access Act 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 key states like Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as Texas and New York. The outcomes in these states are essential to reaching the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
9:00 PM: CNN Projection: Trump wins Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas.
CNN projects that Donald Trump will win Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas, accumulating 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.
Focusing on key states, Harris's campaign is closely monitoring the positive results they anticipate in Pennsylvania, where the mayor of Philadelphia projected high voter 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 prompted the evacuation of the electoral services building in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Authorities are inspecting the building with search 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, mainly due to Trump's strong performance in Florida.
8:39 PM: Trump's team revokes 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. A spokesperson from Axios also confirmed that one of their journalists was barred from the event, raising concerns about 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 Illinois's 19 electoral votes.
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, reinforcing the state’s shift towards 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 forecasts that Kamala Harris will win Delaware's three electoral votes.
8:33 PM: Governor Walz encourages students in line to vote in Pennsylvania.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reached 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
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (Republican) and Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar (Democrat) publicly met with the state's Election Integrity Task Force, demonstrating a stance of unity in monitoring the electoral process.
8:39 PM: Judge rejects effort to extend voting near Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, where lines have been long.
A judge rejected the Democrats' effort to extend voting at a center 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 staff. However, the judge denied the request but allowed voters who were in line by 8 p.m. ET to cast their ballots.
8:34 PM: Governor Tim Walz encourages students in line in Pennsylvania
The governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, spoke via loudspeaker 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 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 complete 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 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 fake 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 will secure the 9 electoral votes from South Carolina, adding to his tally in this competitive election.
8:26 PM: FBI Warning about Fake Videos: The FBI has issued a warning regarding videos that misuse its emblem and promote false narratives about the election. One example includes a video mentioning issues with voting machines, while another raises supposed risks in schools. The FBI described these messages as fabrications intended to mislead the public.
8:25 PM: Trump watches results with RFK Jr.: Reports indicate that Trump is monitoring the election results alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently endorsed his candidacy. Both are closely watching the results from Wisconsin, a state 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 that polling places in Apache County remain open following technical issues. In Nevada, a website was launched allowing voters to verify their signatures and fix 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, solidifying 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 to 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 ballots for not presenting identification.
8:10 PM: Preparations for Harris's campaign for potential litigation: Kamala Harris's campaign anticipates lengthy legal challenges following the elections. Donors have been informed that they may face weeks of litigation, 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 carrying out 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 may exceed that of 2020. In Reno, Nevada, turnout has also been high, with long lines and few reported incidents.
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 votes on time in Apache County.
8:01 PM: Celebrity intervention at the polling lines: Harris's campaign mobilized celebrities like Paul Rudd and Jennifer Garner to encourage students waiting in line at key university campuses, urging them to stay until they cast their votes.
8:00 PM: Warnings in Michigan about early results: Officials in Michigan have urged voters to refrain from 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 overall election.
8:02 p.m. ET - CNN projects that Donald Trump will win in Oklahoma, adding seven electoral votes. Oklahoma has been a consistently Republican state, granting Trump his fourth-largest margin in 2020, following Wyoming, West Virginia, and North Dakota.
8:00 p.m. ET - The polls close in 16 states, including Pennsylvania and Florida, two of the most contested. In total, 120 electoral votes are at stake in these states. Pennsylvania is crucial, with 19 electoral votes that could determine 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, gaining 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, with its three electoral votes. In 2020, this district was where Biden had his largest margin of victory, receiving 92.1% of the votes compared to Trump's 5.4%.
7:56 p.m. ET - Trump projects himself as the winner in Tennessee, securing 11 electoral votes. This state was won by Trump in the previous elections.
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 Donald Trump's victory, adding 30 electoral votes. Florida, previously a closely contested state, 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 turnout in Philadelphia, indicating it may surpass 2020 participation levels 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 secures Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
7:30 PM: Voting centers 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 from this key state are expected shortly.
7:25 PM: A record of more than 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 their results.
7:23 PM: Nevada launches a new website for voters to "cure" their ballots by verifying their signatures and ensuring 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, indicating a shift from 2020. Harris retains support among young voters and African American voters.
7:20 PM: In Arizona, voters from other counties attempted to vote with federal ballots in Coconino County. Authorities issued an alert reminding that federal ballots are only valid in the county of registration.
7:19 PM: In Pennsylvania, students at Lehigh University have waited up to six hours to vote. The high turnout has overloaded voting machines at some locations, although additional machines have been added 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 her office in Asheville. Election workers will transport the ballots in GPS-equipped boxes. Results are expected to be posted online after 9 p.m.
7:23 p.m. ET - Some voters from Arizona's other counties attempted to use federal ballots in Coconino County, which triggered an alert for "misinformation." Authorities clarified that voters must use the ballots corresponding to their counties for their votes to be valid.
7:22 p.m. ET - The Nevada Secretary of State's office has launched a website for voters to "fix" their ballots by verifying their signatures before November 12. Clark County has more than 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, marking a shift from 2020. However, Harris retains support from 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 yields positive results. His team expressed that they did everything possible in this state, where they originally had no plans to visit in the last weekend before the elections. 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 vote. Julia McKenna and Anna Seftenberg from Lehigh University arrived at 10:15 a.m. and finally cast their votes around 4 p.m. ET. Due to high turnout and issues with the machines, the wait at the Banana Factory Arts Center was lengthy.
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 initial state 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 significant group of polling closures is anticipated to occur at 8:00 p.m. ET.
7:07 p.m. ET - Most polling places in Georgia have closed in this pivotal election. In the state, five polling locations were ordered to stay open a bit longer due to an evacuation for 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. Participation appears strong across the country, with only seven states 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, approximately 4 out of 10 voters in Georgia consider the economy to be their primary concern. Fewer than 3 out of 10 voters mention democracy as their biggest issue, while 14% cite abortion and 10% point to immigration. Less than 5% view foreign policy as their priority.
7:00 p.m. ET - In Story County, Iowa, there have been reported failures in voting machines at several polling places. The county auditor is working with the vendor to resolve the issue, and a manual count of the votes will be conducted at the affected locations. This could 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 - The polls have closed in several states, including Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. In Georgia, some voting centers 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 - The voting machines in Story County, Iowa, have experienced technical malfunctions, according to officials. The tabulators in some locations are not correctly reading certain ballots, which could delay the vote count. The county 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 expresses concern over the implications for the country if Harris fails to win.
6:57 p.m. ET - A motion was filed to keep polling centers in Apache County, Arizona, open for an additional two hours due to voting machine malfunctions. 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 ballots.
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 with the voting systems, the judge ruled that there was not sufficient evidence to prove that voters had been deprived of their rights.
6:53 p.m. ET - Vice President Kamala Harris urged voters in a SiriusXM interview 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.
6:46 p.m. ET - Georgia has faced multiple bomb threats attributed to emails of Russian origin, leading to the temporary suspension of voting at five centers in DeKalb County. Some centers have extended their voting hours to make up for 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, closures are expected at 7:00 p.m. ET. Voter turnout appears strong in this crucial election for American democracy, with no significant issues reported at polling locations.
6:42 p.m. ET - Elon Musk confirms during a broadcast on X Spaces that he will continue to be actively involved 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 stated, "America PAC will continue after this election and will prepare for the midterms and elections for district attorneys and judicial positions."
6:36 p.m. ET - Polling places are beginning to close in one of the most significant presidential elections in modern history. Voters are filling churches, schools, and community centers to decide the future of democracy in the U.S. Tonight could be historic, either with Kamala Harris becoming the first female president or Donald Trump as the first former president in over a century to reclaim the office after a defeat. The high turnout among women, driven by the hope of seeing a woman president and defending rights, is noteworthy.
6:35 p.m. ET - The first polling places are closing 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 labeled as critical 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 linked 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 as the first female president, or Donald Trump becoming the first former president in over a century to regain 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, especially among voters motivated by reproductive rights issues.
6:21 p.m. ET - Initial exit polls indicate a slight public opinion advantage for Kamala Harris, with a 46% favorable rating compared to Donald Trump's 42%. Additionally, more voters express concern about a potential second term for Trump than they do about a term for Harris.
6:05 p.m. ET - In Maricopa, Arizona, one of the largest counties in the state, security measures have been tightened and early voting counting 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 is proceeding smoothly.
5:44 p.m. ET - In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a recount of 30,000 absentee ballots will take place due to concerns over 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 made during a Trump campaign event.
5:06 p.m. ET - New York Mayor Eric Adams casts his vote in Brooklyn and publicly declares his support for Kamala Harris.
5:04 p.m. ET - In Pennsylvania and North Carolina, several locations have extended voting hours due to technical issues with counting machines and delays in opening 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 opting for Green Party candidate Jill Stein as a protest against both major options.
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