Election 2024

Here's What to Watch as Election Day Approaches

Harris would become the first female president in the U.S.'s 248-year history. Trump would become the first person convicted of a felony elected to the presidency.

Associated Press

Nov 4, 2024 — 6 min read

Photo of voters reflected in a window near an American flag as they mark their ballots during early voting in the general election, on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at City Hall in Providence, R.I., by Steven Senn/AP

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2024 (AP) — Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast.

In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

We know there are seven battleground states that will decide the outcome, barring a major surprise. But major questions persist about the timing of the results, the makeup of the electorate, the influx of misinformation — even the possibility of political violence. At the same time, both sides are prepared for a protracted legal battle that could complicate things further.

Here's what to watch on the eve of Election Day 2024:

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