Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, saw its first votes split evenly between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with each candidate receiving three votes. This small town, known for its tradition of being the first to cast ballots since 1960, began voting at midnight, concluding the count by 12:15 a.m. after a lively performance of the national anthem.
The results reflect the competitive nature of the race, closely mirroring national polling trends. The U.S. electoral system consists of 538 electoral votes, with candidates needing at least 270 to win. Key battleground states, including Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, are expected to play a crucial role in determining the election outcome.
Harris is vying to become the first woman and first person of Indian origin as president, while Trump seeks a historic comeback after his departure in 2020. Recent polls indicate a tight race, with many showing results within the margin of error. According to ABC News’ FiveThirtyEight, Harris holds a slight lead at 48% to Trump’s 46.9%, while other polls also reflect a closely contested battle.
(By Ankita Singh, Web Team at C6N)
