The momentous event of the 2024 U.S. presidential elections is upon us, and so is the decisive chance for the American people to determine their future. The competition between the current President Kamala Haarris and the previous one Donald Trump is becoming tense alongside the control of power over the congress. So, let us examine the results of the election day in further detail alongside some of the important details that characterize this great contest.
Election Day: What to Expect on and Following the Election Day?
So far so good, as the election process has been full of peace and order. Given that there are currently 82 million Americans who have already sent in their votes, the situation seemed to be looking good as the greatest number of Americans participated in the democratic process. Exceeding expectations, the number of votes over the American population during the 2020 election exceeded 432 million votes cast. With the understanding that their opinions would be taken seriously, election authorities exhibited little interference to ensure that the public had a reason to vote.
The early voting tactics were remarkable as the Republican party improved its performance in this aspect. Donald Trump’s intense campaign along with the republican national committee’s (RNC) strategy to mobilize republican voters for the advance voting broadened the focus on this target aimed at neutralizing the edges that democrats have always had over early voting. Now, the increase in participation from the republican voters has enhanced the level of the race making it more competitive as every swing state is now a target zone.
Battleground States: The Race Is Too Close to Call
All eyes were on these seven battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as the polls shut off on election day because they seemed a little bit more crucial than the rest. In the history of United States presidential elections, these decisive states have determined the outcome and this year is not any different. According to the early exit polls and surveys, Harris and Trump seem to be engaged in a dead heat in these battleground states.
For instance, in Pennsylvania, Harris has some slight lead, however, the fact that Trump does well among voters in the rural areas of the state may change the balance more than what is expected. In a like manner, in Georgia and North Carolina as well, Trump seems to be marginally ahead among the voters but there is a strong backing for Harris in cities.
Voter Sentiment and Exit Polls: A Stiff Competition
According to the Edison Research’s exit poll, the race is neck-to-neck in the key states. Harris seems to have around 47% of the popular vote, while Trump holds around 45% of the voter’s support. These numbers present a change from the 2020 election where Trump at this stage of the election had about 46% support.
Nonetheless, these types of these exit polls are definitely not about the figures alone; it is what the figures translate to eventually. In this election, both candidates are appealing to many voters and it is expected that candidates will win over important populations, which in this case are suburban women, independents, and minorities. The narrowness of the margins in these battlegrounds implies that the next few hours could provide the clinching result. … but so far there is no detectable winner.
Election Day in North Carolina: Calm During the Tempest
Elections in North Carolina actually went on quite smoothly despite some earlier challenges in the year. The week before the election, North Carolina was reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene, but the North Carolina Board of Elections and local officials were in a race to provide complete access to voting for all voters.
The new measures sought to expand the scope of the polls owing to the impacts of the tempest. Further, the election authorities assured the public of safety and poll accessibility which in turn increased confidence in the voting procedures.
Trump and Harris on Election Integrity
Both candidates hit the road to register their supporters on the election day. Trump, who squeezes out an oath from many Americans that he will always fight for exceptions. Like within the electoral process, claimed that he would abide by the election’s result if he saw transparency in the election procedure. These remarks are in congruence with his disturbing stance, which he has maintained since the last election, regarding election fraud, which is self-evident in America today.
In the meantime, Vice President Kamala Harris took the opportunity to warn voters deal with any attempts to float the election’s outcome. She made clear that the Democratic Party stands by the rule of law and the principle of democracy in its most unadulterated form. Harris, who spent most of her day at a DNC phone bank, pointed out that voters today do not have the luxury to remain passive because divisive politics are a way of life in the country, and we need to be tact in how we portray ourselves.
