US election showdown between Trump and Harris inches towards culmination.
With election day underway in the United States, the presidential battle between incumbent former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris hurtles towards a close.
Over 78 million Americans have already voted according to preliminary estimates as the first ballots were cast post-midnight in a New Hampshire township.
Trump and Harris wrapped up campaigns targeting key swing states, with the former rallying in North Carolina, Michigan, and Pennsylvania while the latter addressed crowds in Philadelphia.
Trump framed the race as a contest against “evil Democrats” rather than Harris directly, who in turn focussed on “turning the page on divisive politics”.
Opinion polls have forecast a photo-finish outcome, lending focus to seven swing states that could swing the outcome one way or the other.
Of these, Pennsylvania with the largest electoral bounty has emerged as the most prized for either candidate requiring 270 votes to secure victory.
Voting timelines vary by state, with the earliest opening from 6 am local time in some northeastern states and later in western border regions.
Americans now await results as the nation chooses between two disparate visions for its future course over the next four years.
