Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each received three votes in the first reported tally of the 2024 election, held in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. The tiny township, near the U.S.-Canada border, continued its tradition of opening and closing its poll just after midnight. Six voters, including four Republicans and two undeclared, cast their ballots in the unincorporated area, which has been the first to report election results since 1960.
Harris Rallies Pennsylvania Voters, Saying “The Race Ain’t Over Yet”
At her final campaign rally in Philadelphia on Monday night, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged Pennsylvanians to get to the polls, emphasizing that every vote matters in what could be one of the closest elections in history. She spoke optimistically about her campaign’s progress but stressed the importance of voter turnout in the swing state. Harris highlighted her plans to address the cost of living, housing, childcare, and reproductive rights while contrasting her collaborative approach with Trump’s divisive rhetoric. The crowd responded with chants of “We will win,” as Harris called for optimism and unity in shaping the country’s future.
Oprah Joins Harris Rally, Bringing First-Time Voters to the Stage
At Harris’s Philadelphia rally, Oprah Winfrey appeared alongside ten young first-time voters, each expressing why they felt driven to vote this year. Winfrey spoke passionately about the stakes of the election, urging attendees not to sit it out and reminding them of the importance of honoring civil rights leaders like John Lewis. She emphasized the need to vote for “healing over hate,” highlighting issues like reproductive rights and education equality. Winfrey’s speech resonated deeply with the crowd, serving as a powerful call to action ahead of Election Day.
Harris Shifts Focus Away from Trump in Closing Campaign Days
In a noticeable change in her campaign approach, Vice President Kamala Harris refrained from mentioning Donald Trump’s name during her final rallies, including a major speech in Pittsburgh. Instead, she focused on presenting her vision as a departure from what she described as a “decade of politics driven by fear and division.” Harris acknowledged Americans’ fatigue with divisive politics and called on voters to “turn the page” on this era. This shift reflects her closing message of unity and healing, offering voters a chance to move past the discord of recent years.