Trump, Harris Secure First Statewide Wins as US Presidential Polls Close

PEOPLE ATTEND A WATCH PARTY AT 230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR, AS THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING IS SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND, IN NEW YORK CITY, U.S., NOVEMBER 5, 2024. REUTERS(Last update News on: Wed Nov 6, 2024 07:22 AM)

Highlights:

. Trump claims fraud in Philadelphia and Detroit, but provides no evidence.

. Democracy and the economy are the top issues for voters.

. Polls are set to close soon in early states.

. Control of Congress is at stake, with Republicans facing an easier path to the Senate.

. Over 82 million early votes have already been cast.

. Trump vows to lead America to “new heights of glory.”

Harris advocates for abortion rights and pledges to lower food and housing costs for working families.

According to Edison Research vote analyst, Republican Donald Trump won eight states while Democrat Kamala Harris won three states and Washington, D.C, in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. But key battleground states were still too close to call, and it would take hours or even days to…