On Tuesday evening, the presidential election in the United States is in full swing, and there is an intense race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. After casting his vote in Florida, Trump stated that he is optimistic about the election results and urged his supporters to vote in large numbers. He emphasized the importance of “rebuilding America” and vowed to continue fighting for his political goals. Former US President Donald Trump answered questions from the press after he cast his vote, 17:44 Norwegian time, Tuesday On election day, the district of Cambria County in the state of Pennsylvania had problems with voting machines during the election, wrote WJAC News. The machines failed to scan ballots. Voting time in Cambria County has therefore been extended from 8:00 p.m. local time, to 10:00 p.m., the office of the county commissioners announced Tuesday, according to CNN. Both candidates have recently focused on winning voters in the crucial swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina. The state of Pennsylvania has been particularly important, towering superbly at the top of the news website Axios’ list of where the presidential candidates have spent the most money on advertising. Voters wait in line at a polling place in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, Tuesday. Photo: JEFF SWENSEN / AFP Hours left With only hours left until the polls close, tension in the United States is at its highest. The presidential election between Harris and Trump has engaged millions of Americans, and the country is now at a crossroads. Kamala Harris, who hopes to become America’s first female president, has run a campaign based on unity and progress. She has received support from prominent figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé Knowles and former President Barack Obama. – I’m not here as a celebrity or a politician, I’m here as a mother, Beyoncé said when she came on stage during Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Texas in October. Photo: AP Harris has also focused on mobilizing young voters and minority groups, and her message of hope and change has resonated with many. On the other side is Donald Trump, who is seeking a return to the White House. Trump has warned against what he calls “radical left politics” and has promised to restore “law and order”. Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday. Photo: Brian Snyder / Reuters His campaign has been characterized by large public meetings and a strong presence in the swing states, where he hopes to secure enough votes for a victory. From 20:00 you can follow news’s coverage of the presidential election on all news channels. What exactly is a swing state, and why are they so important in the American election? Record-breaking turnout The election has already seen a record-breaking turnout, with over 80 million advance votes. This shows enormous commitment among voters, who are eager to influence the country’s future. In the state of Michigan, Christina Neri and Elizabeth Garcia met two hours before the polls opened on Tuesday morning US time. They lined up at 5 a.m., they told CNN. – We have to go to work after this, but we wanted to make history, said Neri. The two women shared that they plan to vote for Kamala Harris. Voters cast their ballots on Election Day at the Bald Knob Fire Station in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo: Timothy D. Easley / AP On election day, the average polls show that neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has a clear lead. The margins are extremely small. This is evident from the measurements in the decisive swing states, which can be decisive for the election result. The figures are taken from the website 538. The first polling stations close tonight at 18:00 ET (Eastern Time), which corresponds to 00:00 Norwegian time. In the important swing state of Pennsylvania, polling stations close at 02:00 Norwegian time. But the last polling stations do not close until 07:00 Norwegian time. Voters cast their ballots as others wait their turn at the William Sherman School, in New York, on Tuesday. Photo: Richard Drew / AP In high tension on election day On election day in the USA, security is very high, with measures such as snipers, bulletproof vests, drones and barbed wire around polling stations. According to a recent report by US intelligence, supporters of conspiracy theories about electoral fraud pose the greatest danger. In Maricopa County, Arizona, additional security measures such as metal detectors and armed guards have been put in place. The threats of political violence are real, and the authorities are on high alert to deal with a potential incident, writes the Wall Street Journal. Security around the White House has also been significantly tightened ahead of the election. Additional security fences have been erected around the presidential residence, and there is an increased presence of security guards and snipers. High security fences around the White House on election day in the United States. Photo: Rune Møklebust / news Published 05.11.2024, at 15.58 Updated 05.11.2024, at 18.14
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