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Former President Donal Trump and Vice President Kamala Haris — Agence France-Press

WASHINGTON – Election Day in the United States is just hours away, when the final votes will be cast for the 2024 presidential election.

In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true face-to-face between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

We know there are seven states in contention that will decide the outcome, barring one big surprise. But major questions remain about the timing of the results, the makeup of the electorate, the influx of misinformation and even the potential for political violence.

• If Harris wins, she would become the first female president in the 248-year history of the United States. She would also be the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position. Harris and her campaign have largely downplayed gender and race for fear of alienating some of her supporters.
• Trump, who still faces felony charges in at least two separate criminal cases, argued that he is a victim of a politicized justice system. And tens of millions of voters apparently believe him, or are willing to overlook his extraordinary legal baggage.

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