WASHINGTON, DC -- AFTER months of intense campaigning and television ads, Americans head to the polls today (Nov. 5) to elect the country’s 47th president amidst widespread economic concerns.
While national and global inflation rates have shown signs of easing, food prices remain high, positioning economic worries as one of the pivotal issues for voters. Millions are expected to cast their ballots in what’s seen as a consequential election.
The race remains a close contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Both candidates have used their platforms to rally voter turnout. According to early voting data, over 79 million Americans have already cast their votes by mail or through early voting, reflecting the heightened engagement surrounding this election.
On the campaign’s final day, both candidates traversed key battleground states to energize undecided voters. Vice President Harris wrapped up her campaign with a star-studded rally in Philadelphia, featuring supporters like Lady Gaga. She criticized Trump’s stance on abortion and urged voters to defend reproductive rights.
Meanwhile, Trump concluded his campaign in Michigan, a critical swing state, where he took aim at Harris’s positions on immigration and the economy.
As voting unfolds, concerns loom over whether the former president will accept the election results. Some businesses in Washington, DC, have boarded up in anticipation of potential unrest.
With both candidates watching closely, tonight’s results are expected to be tight. Trump will be monitoring the returns from Florida, while Harris plans to gather with supporters at Howard University in Washington, DC.
