The 2024 US presidential election campaign enters its final full day on Monday as Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their teams seek to draw supporters to the polls in a contest that each candidate portrays as an existential moment for America.
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Polls still show there is no choice between both candidates with voters split down the middle, both nationally and in the seven states expected to decide the winner on Tuesday, although the closeness of the contest means it could take days. Winner emerges.
For those heading to the polls on Tuesday, here are some helpful tips on how to complete your important ballot.
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Chocolate bars bearing the faces of Democratic presidential candidate US Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump Eloisa Lopez Reuters Voting tips
The ballot includes presidential and congressional candidates along with a number of proposals (which can range from minimum wage issues to same-sex marriage).
Voters are not obligated to vote in every division and can only choose the presidential race, for example, and the ballot still counts, and votes will be counted for whatever race or race you vote in.
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Even if a voter does not vote on everything on the ballot, the ballot must still be clearly marked with signatures and your ballot placed in an attached envelope.
Voting tips: 🗳️
1. In the case of voting on a voting machine. Take a photo of your vote, and request receipt. Make a stink if they don’t give you one. 📱🧾
2. Use the ballot paper marker 🖊️
3. Report any voting irregularities 🗳️
4. Report your results on X+ social media #X pic.twitter.com/yt8TAKQZox
– Peter Paton (@pjpaton) October 31, 2024
The use of black and blue ink is strongly recommended for counting purposes, and election officials encourage voters to read instructions closely and carefully when voting by mail or in person.
