It's a tight race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, both of whom have spent months laying out plans for dealing with inflation and the economy, the southern border, abortion rights and other key issues while launching attacks on each other.

The first votes have been counted and the results will be announced across America throughout the night and possibly later this week. While the projected winner won't be determined by the end of the day, state results could be known soon after polls close, especially in states where it's not a close race.

In 2020, Kentucky and Vermont were among the first states where the Associated Press called the race minutes after polls closed in each state. If this election follows a similar pattern, we could see states being called one way or the other around 7 p.m. ET.

Live updates on the 2024 election: Trump and Harris in the historic fight on Election Day

See photos: Americans go to the polls on Election Day 2024

Here's a look at how Americans across America are making their voices heard and voting.

Watch: Americans cast their vote from coast to coast

Election Day 2024: Voters wait in long lines at polls in Michigan

Michigan voters went to the polls to cast their final vote in the 2024 presidential election.

UW-Milwaukee student Elizabeth Hardner on what motivated her to vote

UW-Milwaukee student Elizabeth Hardner on what motivated her to vote. She was interviewed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Claire Reid.

Voting despite rain in Greenville

Voting despite rain in Greenville

On Election Day in Georgia, voters line up at polling stations

About 100 voters lined up at the VFW's District 7-14 on Ogeechee Road in Garden City shortly after polls opened at 7 a.m. on Election Day.

Contributors: Kinsey Crowley, John Bacon, Marina Pitofsky, Rachel Barber, Josh Meyer, Savannah Kuchar, Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY

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