Washington: Voting began on Tuesday for the toughest presidential election in the history of America. American voters are exercising their right to vote to elect the 47th President of the country. Long queues of voters were seen at the polling stations. Counting of votes also started shortly after the voting began. On Wednesday it may be known who will be the next President of America among Democratic Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
Millions of people voted
Millions of people have cast their votes in one of the most important elections in the history of the United States and while most polls show a close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, polling aggregator FiveThirtyEight has tipped the Democratic candidate over the Republican candidate as its favourite to win.
What is the survey report
For nearly two weeks, the aggregator had named Trump as its favorite to win, and its simulations showed Trump won 53 times out of 100 and Harris won 47 times. However, for the first time since October 17, Kamala Harris became the favorite on election day, leading Trump 50 to 49 in the simulation.
Who will be the different President of America?
The Economist's final forecast states that Kamala Harris has a 56% chance of winning, but they said that the lead is narrowing and Donald Trump can also win. At the same time, according to Polymarket, former President Trump's chances of winning are 62.3% while Vice President Harris's are 37.9%.
The role of seven swing states including Pennsylvania can be crucial in the election results. Various surveys have shown a very close contest between the two candidates. Along with the President, elections for Vice President, Parliament, State Representatives, Governor and local bodies are also being held in America.
When will voting take place in America?
According to ANI, voting took place till 5:30 am Indian time in six states including Georgia. Voting will continue till 10:30 am Indian time in Hawaii and Alaska. Former President Trump voted in West Palm Beach, Florida. Harris voted through mail-in-ballot, while President Joe Biden did early voting in Delaware last week.
After voting, Trump said, I am confident that I will win the election. This contest will not be very close either. Trump posted on X to motivate people to vote, this will be the most important day in American history. The enthusiasm of voters is at its peak because people want to make America great again. I need you to vote, no matter how long it takes. Stay in line! Together we will win a great victory and make America great again!
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