The first ballots of election Day have been counted in tiny Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, where their traditional midnight vote resulted in a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump - setting the stage for what could be one of the most closely watched elections in recent history.

Polls are now open across stations in the US while election officials have reminded voters to check their local polling times, as they vary by state and timezone.

With a record-breaking 78 million ballots already cast during early voting, election officials are reporting what they call "unprecedented" security measures and sanitation protocols at polling locations nationwide. 

We spoke with several young voters about their views on youth participation in this election:

Stay with us throughout the day for continuous coverage of Election 2024. 

This is Bush Radio's special Election Day coverage. This is Jasnine Roberts and Renato van Schalkwyk for Bush Radio news reporting on this historic event out of New York City 

 

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