First US Presidential Election Result In. Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Tied At 3-3

In election that was close to call, it seemed fitting that the first votes cast were evenly divided three for Donald Trump and three for Kamala Harris

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The small New Hampshire town of Dixville Notch, known for its tradition dating back to 1960, was the first in the nation to complete in-person voting

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Spirited accordion rendition of the national anthem, the town's six voters began casting their ballots at midnight, and by 12.15 am, the vote count was finished

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The result closely mirrors the national polling trends, which have shown both candidates vying for a tight race

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The US electoral system is based on 538 electoral votes, consisting of 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 100 Senate seats, and 3 electoral votes from Washington, D.C.

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To win the presidency, a candidate must secure at least 270 votes, states are allocated electoral votes based on their population size

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California, with 54 electoral votes, has the largest share, followed by Texas with 40 and Florida with 30

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Smaller states like North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, and Vermont each have a minimum of 3 electoral votes

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Polling data indicates a neck-and-neck race between Harris and Trump, with many surveys showing results

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Harris holds a slight edge of 1 percentage point over Trump (48% to 46.9%)

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Ipsos gives Harris a 49%-46% lead, and AtlasIntel forecasts Trump ahead by 50%-48%

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