Voting in the presidential election will take place in the United States on November 5. The race will be between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. So far, about 30 million voters have voted in this election through early voting. Most polling stations saw large numbers of voters, leading to perceptions that the election was a close contest.
What is early voting?
Early voting allows citizens to vote in person or by mail before Election Day, with the goal of providing greater convenience and reducing long lines for the Nov. 5 election.
‘This is an important election’
Aaj Tak visited an early voting site in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the turnout was very high. Both Republicans and Democrats are hopeful for a favorable outcome.
A volunteer outside the polling station said, “Most people say this is an important election and they will definitely vote.” Some even say that those who do not participate in this election are idiots.
Trump and Harris supporters show up outside polling stations
Supporters of both Trump and Harris set up polling stations outside polling stations to give voters a final orientation before casting their votes. Here, voters can get sample ballots and learn about the voting process before entering the polling station. In Fairfax County, a traditionally Democratic area, many say the election feels particularly close.
