Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday (local time) urged the country to be patient as election workers count ballots to determine the results of the election. Obama called for respect and gratitude towards election workers who are putting in hard work. He also asked people to avoid spreading misinformation by verifying facts before sharing them.
In a post on X, Obama said, “It took several days to count every ballot in 2020, and it’s very likely we won’t know the outcome tonight either. So please keep a few things in mind as you make your voice heard today: – Thousands of election workers around the country are working hard today. Respect them. Thank them. – Don’t share things before checking your sources. – Let the process run its course. It takes time to count every ballot.”
It took several days to count every ballot in 2020, and it’s very likely we won’t know the outcome tonight either. So please keep a few things in mind as you make your voice heard today:
– Thousands of election workers around the country are working hard today. Respect them.…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2024
States have different rules dictating when and how ballots must be counted. Some states have changed their rules since 2020, which could alter the timing of when results come in.
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Earlier, Obama stated that the US Presidential election would be close and urged Americans to vote in large numbers for the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate, Tim Walz.
In a post on X, Obama said Americans will be going to the polls to show “what we stand for.” Voting began in the US presidential election earlier in the day. “Today is Election Day. Millions of Americans will be going to the polls to show the world who we are and what we stand for. Find out where and when you can vote today at http://IWillVote.com. And once you do, I want to see your voting sticker. I’ll be sharing your posts throughout the day. Let’s get out there and win this thing!” he said.
Today is Election Day.
Millions of Americans will be going to the polls to show the world who we are and what we stand for. Find out where and when you can vote today at https://t.co/NKXRGNgbZX.
And once you do, I want to see your voting sticker. I’ll be sharing your posts… pic.twitter.com/JwRuT2s08s
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2024
Obama also posted a video in which he urged people to involve their family, neighbors, and make a plan to vote. He emphasized that a handful of votes in every precinct could decide the winner, making it vital for people to vote in large numbers.
Though exit polls start coming in as voting begins, the final results will only be available after all states have closed their counts.
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Despite the presence of many other parties, the US presidential race is between the Democratic and Republican parties. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, is aiming to make history by becoming the first woman president of the US. If elected, she would also be the first Indian-origin president of the United States.
On the other hand, the Republican candidate is former President Donald Trump, who is seeking a historic comeback to the White House after his departure in 2020. Notably, if Trump wins, it would mark the first instance in over 100 years of a president serving two non-consecutive terms in the White House.
Most polls have predicted a very close race between Trump and Harris, with all leads projected within the margin of error.
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