Amid fears of violence, US election day kicks off with first ballots cast in New Hampshire


Les Otten casts the first of six ballots after the polls open on Nov 5, 2024 in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former president Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice-President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. - Photo: Getty Images via AFP

DIXVILLE NOTCH: Voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, went to the polls early Tuesday (Nov 5) morning, marking the official start of election day voting for the 2024 US presidential election, reports Xinhua.

Six registered voters of the tiny town in northeastern United States cast their ballots at 12.01am, following a tradition that dates back decades.

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