Election Day in the United States is now often considered election week as each state follows its own rules and practices for counting ballots — not to mention the legal challenges — that can delay the results. But the truth is, nobody knows how long it will take for the winner to be announced this time.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day that capped a tumultuous presidential campaign.
A U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, was set on fire on Oct. 24, damaging several ballots and other pieces of mail. A 35-year-old man was arrested and admitted to committing arson but said it was unrelated to the election.
This year, 10 states − Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York and South Dakota − had abortion measures on their ballots, with Nebraska taking on the distinction of having two dueling propositions.
Despite the twists and turns, voters have voiced a consistent priority: the economy matters most. A Gallup poll last month showed that 52% of voters consider the economy an extremely important influence on their choice for president,
Election Day 2024 has come and while many voters flood the polls to cast their ballots before the deadline, some wonder when they will know the results. • Video Above: Why do we vote on Tuesdays? The most notable race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris who are
Many people will be heading to their precincts on Election Day, Nov. 5. Others may just want to mail a letter. Here is what to know about what's open, closed.