Historic U.S. Election 2024 Showdown

The stakes are high, with historic firsts on the line for both candidates. The stakes are high, with historic firsts on the line for both candidates.

If Harris wins, she’ll be the first woman, Asian American, and Black woman to become president. If Harris wins, she’ll be the first woman, Asian American, and Black woman to become president.

A Trump victory would make him the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms, despite multiple impeachments and convictions. A Trump victory would make him the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms, despite multiple impeachments and convictions.

Key Issues on the Ballot Beyond the Presidency Five states, including Arizona and Florida, are voting on abortion rights—a critical topic after Roe v. Wade’s reversal. Five states, including Arizona and Florida, are voting on abortion rights—a critical topic after Roe v. Wade’s reversal.

Polling times vary across states, and early results will start after 6 p.m. ET (3:30 a.m. IST). Full outcomes may take days or weeks. Polling times vary across states, and early results will start after 6 p.m. ET (3:30 a.m. IST). Full outcomes may take days or weeks.

Key Polling Times – California : 10 a.m. ET open, 11 p.m. ET close – Florida : 7 a.m./8 a.m. ET open, 7 p.m./8 p.m. ET close – Texas : 8 a.m./9 a.m. ET open, 8 p.m./9 p.m. ET close – California : 10 a.m. ET open, 11 p.m. ET close – Florida : 7 a.m./8 a.m. ET open, 7 p.m./8 p.m. ET close – Texas : 8 a.m./9 a.m. ET open, 8 p.m./9 p.m. ET close

With hand-marked and electronic ballots, officials may need extended time to certify results, especially in close races. With hand-marked and electronic ballots, officials may need extended time to certify results, especially in close races.

Whatever the outcome, this election will leave a significant mark on American democracy. Whatever the outcome, this election will leave a significant mark on American democracy.