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West Palm Beach, November 5, 2024 – Former President Donald Trump cast his vote today in Florida, reinforcing his campaign’s optimistic outlook as Election Day progresses. Accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, he expressed confidence in his chances, describing his supporters as “great people” and stressing that he does not anticipate any election-related violence from his base. “I certainly don’t want any violence,” he told reporters.
Trump emphasized the effectiveness of his campaign, calling it “perhaps the best of the three” he’s run, highlighting his belief in the momentum they’ve built nationwide. “We’re doing very well everywhere,” he remarked, sharing a positive outlook on the day’s results despite the close polls in several swing states.
In contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic opponent, cast her vote by mail on November 3. Her campaign shared a video of Harris proudly displaying her completed ballot, using the moment to encourage others to plan their voting. Registered in California, she highlighted her trust in the process, saying, “My ballot is on its way to California, and I’m going to trust the system that it will arrive there,” Harris told reporters on Sunday.
While Trump is expected to perform well in Florida, the 2024 race remains exceptionally close across battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. These states, alongside North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada, contribute a collective 93 electoral votes, which could be pivotal in determining the winner. Polls indicate a near tie between the two candidates in these swing states, emphasizing the potential for a prolonged vote count, as several states could take days to finalize ballots.
Harris, meanwhile, closed her campaign with a rally in Philadelphia, focusing on a message of unity and inclusivity, vowing to represent all Americans. Her campaign has been active on the ground, particularly in Pennsylvania, where volunteers knocked on over 100,000 doors early this morning. Harris continued outreach through radio interviews, emphasizing voter engagement. “Your vote is your power,” she reminded listeners, urging all Americans to participate in the democratic process.
This election cycle has seen record registration, with over 186 million eligible voters and more than 82 million casting ballots early, either by mail or in-person. Florida voters are also deciding on a significant ballot measure that could influence future state legislation on abortion access. Trump previously stated he would vote “no” on any measure aimed at expanding abortion rights, aligning with his conservative stance on the issue.
With the polls now open, the campaigns for both Trump and Harris have taken distinct approaches in these final hours, with Trump focusing on in-person voting and Harris highlighting the accessibility of mail-in ballots. Both candidates await tonight’s results from critical swing states as the nation watches for signs of an emerging victor.
