Out of 538 electoral votes, a candidate needs 270 to win. Today, the United States will decide who will be the next president. Additionally, votes will be held for the House of Representatives and 34 Senate seats. All eyes are now on the swing states. Out of 240 million registered voters, around 75 million have already cast early ballots. This time, voting in Bengali is available at 60 centers.
The United States is abuzz with anticipation over the presidential election. Will it be Democratic candidate Kamala Harris or Republican candidate Donald Trump heading to the White House? The entire world is watching closely. Today, Americans will give their final verdict in this long-awaited election, with early voting having already started back in October. As of Sunday, around 75 million early ballots had been cast. Polls are set to open today in the U.S. at 6:30 p.m. Bangladesh time.
Kamala and Trump in Tight Race as Swing States Hold the Key
In various polls, 60-year-old Kamala and 78-year-old Trump are taking turns leading the race. However, their fate ultimately rests on the outcomes in seven crucial swing states. Alongside the presidential election, votes will also be cast today for all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 34 seats in the Senate.
The U.S. election has added a unique feature this year with the inclusion of Bengali language options at some voting locations. This election carries tremendous significance for various global issues, including U.S. relations with Ukraine, conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and diplomatic ties with China, Russia, and India. The results could shape the future of military influence worldwide and impact multiple international affairs.
Around 240 million citizens in the U.S. are eligible to vote, with nearly 160 million registered. The Electoral College has a total of 538 votes; excluding Maine and Nebraska, the candidate who secures 270 electoral votes will become the President, with their running mate as Vice President. Kamala Harris has Tim Walz as her running mate, while Donald Trump is joined by J.D. Vance.
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