In the first results of the U.S. presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump secured Indiana and Kentucky, gaining 23 electoral votes, while Democratic candidate Kamala Harris took Vermont with three electoral votes. The much-anticipated election began Tuesday, with millions of voters heading to polling stations across the nation.
The high-stakes race to elect the 47th president has drawn global attention, as voting commenced at 7 a.m. and ran until midnight EST (9 a.m. IST Wednesday). Of the estimated 160 million registered voters, over 82 million had already cast early ballots, surpassing half of the total votes cast in the last election.
The battle between Trump and Harris remains intense, exemplified by a tied outcome in the small polling site of Dixville Notch, where both candidates received three votes. Key states such as Georgia and North Carolina reported record-breaking early voting numbers, with significant voter turnout observed despite challenging weather conditions in Colorado, Montana, Houston, and Omaha.
Technical issues delayed polling in some regions, but high participation rates were noted. Former President Barack Obama encouraged voter engagement, highlighting the election’s importance as voters nationwide cast their ballots to shape America’s leadership.