The United States of America is gearing up for a crucial Election Day on Tuesday, as millions of voters are set to cast their ballots and decide whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump will be the country’s next leader. The stakes are high as both candidates make their final push in a tight race, with several key battleground states that will play a crucial role in deciding the winner.
In the lead up to the election, both Harris and Trump have been actively campaigning, holding rallies and making last-minute appeals to garner support. On Monday, both candidates made their way to Pennsylvania, one of the most closely watched states, and held rallies just miles apart from each other. Harris addressed her supporters at a historic steel facility in Pittsburgh, emphasizing the need for new leadership in America. “Our campaign has tapped into the ambitions, aspirations, and dreams of the American people,” she said, exuding confidence in her campaign. “We know it is time for a new generation of leadership in America.”
Meanwhile, Trump, speaking at a sports arena, painted a picture of a prosperous future under his leadership. “If you vote for Kamala, you will have four more years of misery, failure, and disaster,” he claimed. “Our country may never recover. Vote for me, and I will deliver rising wages, soaring income, and a colossal surge of jobs, wealth, and opportunity for America of every race, religion, color, and creed.”
As the candidates battle it out in their final push for votes, the nation is witnessing record numbers of early voting. Ahead of Election Day, more than 81 million Americans have already cast their ballots either in person at polling stations or by mail. This number is more than half of the 158 million who voted in the 2020 election, which saw President Joe Biden defeat Trump. However, Trump continues to dispute the results and claims that he was cheated out of a victory by fraudulent voting and vote counting. Despite dozens of court decisions against him, he continues to assert his belief that he should not have left the White House in 2021.
The tension and division in the country are palpable as Trump has said that he will only accept the outcome of the election if he believes it was conducted fairly. This has led to both Harris and Trump assembling teams of lawyers to contest any issues that may arise during the voting and vote-counting process. The outcome may not be clear on Election Day itself, as the candidates continue to battle it out until a clear winner emerges.
If Trump were to win the election, he would make history by becoming only the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms after Grover Cleveland in the 1880s. However, he would also be the first felon to serve as president, as he awaits sentencing in November for his conviction on 34 charges related to the hush money payment made to a porn film star during his 2016 campaign.
Throughout his campaign, Trump has hurled insults and accusations at his Democratic opponents, referring to them as the “enemy within” and a threat to the country’s future. He has also belittled Harris, questioning her intelligence and claiming that she would be easily influenced by other world leaders. On the other hand, Harris has portrayed Trump as an “unserious man,” who would be a danger to American democracy and unchecked by any legal repercussions.
Pollsters predict a close race between the two candidates, reflecting the deep division among American voters. The battleground states, in particular, are crucial, as they are the deciding factor in the US presidential election. Unlike many other countries, the US presidential election is not determined by the popular vote, but rather through the Electoral College, with each state carrying a certain number of electoral votes based on its population. This means that the big states have more influence in determining the overall outcome, with Pennsylvania alone holding 19 electoral votes.
According to the latest polls, Harris and Trump both have substantial leads in 43 states, enough for either of them to reach 200 electoral votes or more. This puts the focus on the remaining seven battleground states, where both candidates have been actively campaigning, overlooking the rest of the country.
As we await the results of this highly anticipated and closely contested election, it is crucial for Americans to exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard. The future of the nation is at stake, and every vote counts. Let us all hope for a peaceful and fair election, and may the
