As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are ramping up their campaigns in key battleground states where the outcome remains uncertain, especially crucial ones Swing states.
When is the US election date and why?
The presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The federal election takes place on the first Tuesday in November, a date set in the early 19th century. States originally held elections on different days, but in 1845 a law was passed to standardize election day across the country.
The beginning of November was chosen because it corresponded to the predominantly agricultural society of the time – it fell after the harvest and was still mild enough for travel.
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What are the opening and closing times of the polling stations?
According to ALJAZEERA, polling stations in various states will begin functioning between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. local time, which corresponds to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST), taking into account various US time zones.
Polls will close at different times depending on the state and county. The majority ends between 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time and midnight Eastern Time.
When will the result of the US election be announced?
Initial results are expected to be announced shortly after the first polls close at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (22:00 GMT). Later in November: It could take days for the election results to be known, especially if the polls are closed and mail-in ballots play a role.
If the contest between Harris and Trump proves close, the counting process could extend beyond election night and potentially take several days to determine the winner.
What is the current national survey data?
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What are swing states and what role do they play in US elections?
Seven key swing states are likely to decide the outcome of the presidential election, including Pennsylvania (June 19). Electoral votes), North Carolina (16), Georgia (16), Michigan (15), Arizona (11), Wisconsin (10) and Nevada (6), for a total of 93 Electoral College votes.
A successful candidate needs 270 of the 538 available electoral votes.
According to Newsmax political analyst Mark Halperin, Harris faces challenges in Georgia, North Carolina and Arizona. Halperin suggests that while Harris could secure Pennsylvania, he could still lose the White House, especially if Wisconsin proves unfavorable. Their position reflects Joe Biden's situation before the debate.
Is a tie possible in the 2024 US elections?
According to reports from CNN, while this is unlikely, it is still a possibility. A possible scenario for the 2024 election shows that if Harris secures Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and one electoral vote from Nebraska – states that Joe Biden previously won in 2020 – but loses Pennsylvania and Georgia, there would be a deadlock from 269 to 269. Additional tie-breaking scenarios are available on the 270 to Win website.
What could happen in the event of a tie in the US elections?
In the event of a tie between 269 and 269, or if a third party or independent candidate receives electoral votes, preventing a candidate from achieving the required majority of 270 votes in the Electoral College, a “conditional election” occurs.
In a contingent election, the U.S. House of Representatives determines the winner. Each state's House of Representatives delegation receives one vote, and victory requires a majority of the votes of the state delegations.
The 12th Amendment, established after the disputed election of 1800, provides that if no candidate wins a majority of the Electoral College, the newly established Congress (sworn in on January 3) will elect the president, while the Senate will elect the vice president .
What influence have Indian-Americans have on US elections
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi commented on the huge impact Indian Americans can have on the upcoming US presidential election. He said their votes could determine election results both in key states and across the country.
He told ANI, “The community is looking for practical problem-solving leaders, people who will put aside ideologies and principledly ensure that everyone can enjoy the American dream as long as they work hard, play by the rules and try to help those around them. “Country.”