Final Hours of Campaigning: Trump and Harris Make Last Push Ahead of Historic Election
As the historic presidential election in the United States approaches, the final hours of campaigning have seen Republican leader Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris crisscrossing key battleground states to deliver their closing remarks. This intense final push comes after months of vigorous campaigning as both candidates seek to sway undecided voters.
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may be available as soon as Wednesday morning, just hours after polling concludes on Tuesday. However, the timeline for a definitive outcome could also extend over days or even weeks, reminiscent of past elections where results were delayed.
On this crucial last day of canvassing, former President Trump held a series of rallies in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, known for his aggressive campaigning style. Meanwhile, Harris addressed her supporters in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout. Notably, over 78 million Americans have already participated in the election through early and mail-in voting, as reported by the University of Florida’s Election Lab, which monitors these voting trends.
Among the seven battleground states, Pennsylvania has emerged as the most critical, boasting 19 electoral college votes. Following closely are North Carolina and Georgia, each with 16 electoral votes, and Michigan with 15. Arizona contributes 11 votes, while Wisconsin has 10 and Nevada offers six.
In the U.S., most states consistently support the same political party in elections, except for swing states, which can shift between parties. Electoral college votes are allocated based on each state’s population, with a total of 538 votes up for grabs in this election. A candidate must secure at least 270 electoral votes to be declared the winner. This election is being characterized as historic, as it represents one of the tightest presidential races in decades.
Should Harris emerge victorious, she would make history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to hold the office of President of the United States.
