So far, 81 million Americans have voted in advance in the presidential election, the BBC reports. Around 18 million have pre-voted in the seven swing states that will probably decide the election, writes the Wall Street Journal. Most early votes were registered in the swing state of North Carolina. In the 2020 presidential election, which took place during the corona pandemic, around 100 million Americans voted in advance. Election day itself is on Tuesday. In the opinion polls, it is still even between Harris and Trump. It may take several days before the election results are ready. Gender differences CNN writes that on average, more women than men have pre-voted. This also applies in the seven swing states. In the opinion polls for the election, there have also been differences between the sexes. A poll conducted by Ipsos for Reuters in October showed Harris leading against Trump among female voters, 50 percent to 38 percent. Trump leads Harris among men, 48 percent to 41 percent. Choosing Trump Although women generally prefer Harris over Trump, this is far from the case for all. Female Trump supporters hold signs reading “Women for Trump”. Photo: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / AFP/NTB news has spoken to two women who will not vote for Harris at all. Maureen Edwards and Laura Gillespie are ardent Trump supporters and attended his rally in Macon, Georgia. They both point to two issues they are particularly concerned about: Immigration and the economy. Trump supporters Maureen Edwards (right) and Laura Gillespie in Georgia. Photo: Gry Blekastad Almås / news The Trump supporters believe that Harris has not done enough to deal with the challenges related to immigration. – Immigrants are not investigated properly. They let many people in who do a lot of damage to our country, says Edwards. – It’s Trump they want. She doesn’t think it’s true that most women prefer Harris. At least not in the southern states. – Most of the women I talk to here in the south are conservative and have conservative values. They hold on to those values and say directly that it is Trump they want, says Edwards. Trump at a rally in Macon, Georgia. Photo: Gry Blekastad Almås / news Trump has previously said that he will protect women “whether they want it or not”, a statement that has garnered criticism from women. – I think that Trump is an entertainer, and that he says things that are meant to get attention. I don’t think he means everything that comes out of his mouth, says Gillespie. – Everyone says things they wish they hadn’t said. But when you look at the big picture, you have to go for the candidate that best matches your values, she adds. Gillespie doesn’t think she can’t be convinced to vote for Harris. – She has had her chance, she says. Intense election rush Trump and Harris are using the rush before the election to gather as many votes as they can in the swing states. On Monday, they were both in Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris had five planned stops, including in Reading where she trooped up and knocked on the door of some families. – Oh, my God, exclaimed one of the families when they saw who was standing on the other side of the door frame. Harris apologized for upsetting her family, but hoped they would vote for her. However, the family would not reveal who they will vote for until Tuesday. The presidential candidates both had their own campaign rally in the city of Pittsburgh. – It’s getting close. Only one day left. We have waited four years for this, Trump said from the stage. In addition to Pennsylvania, Trump held caucuses in North Carolina and Michigan. In 2016, Donald Trump won in Pennsylvania, and in 2020, Joe Biden won. Published 05.11.2024, at 04.21
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