US Presidential Elections 2024: A Historic Race
Polling for the US presidential elections has commenced in nine additional states, including key swing states Arizona and Wisconsin. Other states where voting has started include Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas. This brings the total to 34 states where voting is underway, marking a pivotal election that will shape US and global geopolitics for the next four years.
Earlier, polling had begun in 25 states, including swing states Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Voting hours vary, but most locations will operate between 6 am and 8 pm local time. The first polls will close at 7 pm ET, with final polls closing in Hawaii and Alaska at 12 am ET. Counting will begin after all votes are cast.
The main contenders are Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democrats and former President Donald Trump for the Republicans. Harris aims to become the first female and Indian-origin President of the US, while Trump seeks a historic return to the White House, potentially becoming the first president in over a century to serve non-consecutive terms. Polls indicate a tight race between the two candidates.
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US Presidential Elections -: The US Presidential Elections are held every four years to choose the President of the United States, who is the leader of the country.
Kamala Harris -: Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States and is running for President. She is the first woman and first person of Indian origin to hold the Vice President position.
Donald Trump -: Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who was the President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He is running again to become President.
Swing states -: Swing states are states in the US where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, making them important in deciding the election outcome.
Democrats -: The Democrats are one of the two major political parties in the US. They generally support more progressive policies.
Republican -: The Republican Party is the other major political party in the US. They generally support more conservative policies.
Geopolitics -: Geopolitics refers to how countries interact with each other on a global scale, including politics, economics, and military actions.
