US election day polls open
In the United States, election day voting began on Tuesday, with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris vying to become the next president. (Photo/Agencies)
Polls open in 35 states so far
Polls have opened in 35 states so far. Over the next few hours, more states will follow suit as America chooses its next president. (Photo/Agencies)
82 million cast early vote
More than 82 million people have already taken advantage of early voting to cast their ballots for Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris. (Photo/Agencies)
Polling time vary across states
The polling hours will vary across the states, but most locations will vote between 6 am and 8 pm on Tuesday (local time). (Photo/Agencies)
Final polls to close in Hawaii and Alaska
The first polls will close at around 7 pm ET (5:30 am IST) in six states, including Georgia. The final polls will close in the blue state of Hawaii and in the red state of Alaska at 12 am ET (10:30 am IST). Total votes will close by 1 pm ET (11:30 am IST), following which counting will start. (Photo/Agencies)
How does US presidential election work?
The electoral victory isn't determined by the overall popular vote count. Rather, candidates vie for victories across individual contests in all 50 states. States are allocated specific numbers of electoral college votes, determined partially by their population size. The total electoral votes available are 538, with 270 required to secure the presidency. (Photo/Agencies)
Who else is being elected in November?
The presidential race may dominate headlines, but the congressional elections hold equal significance as voters cast their ballots. These elections determine the lawmakers responsible for passing legislation in the United States.
The electoral process encompasses both chambers of Congress. Every seat in the 435-member House of Representatives faces election, whilst 34 Senate positions are being contested this cycle. (Photo/Agencies)
When will we know who has won the election?
The election outcome is typically announced on election night, although the 2020 results required several days for complete vote tabulation. (Photo/Agencies)
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