US Election 2024 Live Updates: Kamala Harris At Party Office In Washington DC; Tim Walz Cast His Vote

Polling is underway in all 50 US states and millions of Americans are showing up to make the choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. While politics hangs in balance, here's how the US stock markets closed on Tuesday.

• S&P 500: Up 1.1% at 5,774.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 1% at 42,222.

• Nasdaq Composite: Up 1.6% at 18,439.

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in Washington DC to meet with staff and those who are phone banking for her campaign, as per US media reports.

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz voted with his family in Minnesota. He has been campaigning in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.

A number of high-profile celebrities have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president in the US election 2024. Among them are Bad Bunny, Eminem, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and most recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In addition to their social media endorsements, two major music stars—Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion—showed their support by attending Harris' rallies. Beyoncé appeared at a rally in Houston, while Megan Thee Stallion made a special appearance at an event in Atlanta, both backing the 2024 Democratic nominee.

Voting in the US presidential election 2024 is going "smoothly" in key battleground states like Michigan, Arizona and Georgia, as per election officials.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reassured voters that the election in his state was "running about as smoothly as it could be." However, he advised voters to remain at polling centers if any issues arise and wait for them to be resolved.

In Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned voters to stay vigilant against potential interference from “foreign bad actors” who may attempt to disrupt the election process. She emphasized, however, that no evidence of actual interference had been detected.

Meanwhile, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger acknowledged that the state had received threats, some of which were believed to be of Russian origin. Raffensperger did not provide further details on how officials determined the source of the bomb threats.

"Generations of Americans led the fight for freedom—including the freedom to vote. Now, the baton is in our hands. Don’t miss your chance," Kamala Harris said.

Astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams, and Don Pettit cast their votes early for the US presidential election while aboard the International Space Station, as confirmed by the Harris County Clerk of Court’s Office in Texas.

In a social media post on Instagram, the astronauts shared a photo of themselves wearing socks in patriotic colors on Election Day. Two of the astronauts' socks proudly displayed the message, “Proud to be American.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday fake bomb threats have been made to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains, as per Reuters report.

"None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far," it said in a statement. It did not identify the states.

Other US officials continue to warn of what they say is an unprecedented level of foreign influence and disinformation that they expect will persist beyond Election Day.

(Source: US media reports)

Hollywood star Neil Patrick Harris, known for 'How I Met Your Mother' series, took to Instagram to share he has voted in the US presidential election.

Hollywood superstar Anne Hathaway voted for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. The 'Interstellar' actress shared an image of herself on Instagram with the caption: "@kamalaharris because of course".

In a tight presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has warned that results may take several days, as vote tallies will come in at different times across states, and close results could delay a final call.

Each state counts votes differently. Some wait until polls close, while others begin counting as soon as ballots are submitted. As a result, election returns will come in at varying times across different states.

Jen O'Malley Dillon, Campaign Chair, Harris for President, said in Pennsylvania, which is considered to be the election's ground zero, the Democratic Party “expects tens of thousands of provisional ballots that will be counted starting Nov. 8.”

Read more here.

Polling is underway in all 50 US states and millions of Americans are showing up to make the choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Politics aside for a moment, here's how the US stock market and other asset classes are doing as of midnight India time.

• S&P 500: Up 1% at 5,770.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 0.8% at 42,140.

• Nasdaq Composite: Up 1.2% at 18,400.

• Gold: Up 0.2% at $2,750 per ounce.

• Bitcoin: Up 3.4% at $70,147.

• Brent oil: Flat at $75.06 per barrel.

• US 10-Year Bond Yield: Up 2 bps at 4.31%.

Donald Trump told Republican voters to "stay on line and vote" amid hopes of higher turnout.

Republican candidate Donald Trump will hold an election watch party at his residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. He voted earlier on Tuesday.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging voters to be wary of "foreign bad actors" attempting to undermine the integrity of the election process. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Benson emphasized that while there has been no evidence of interference, voters should remain vigilant against misinformation.

In 2016, Trump narrowly flipped the state in favor of Republicans by beating out Hillary Clinton by a margin of 0.2%. The state returned to voting for a Democrat in 2020, when Joe Biden beat Trump by a margin of 2.8%. 

(Source: US media reports)

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, spoke to voters in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania ahead of the election. During a campaign stop in Harrisburg, Walz reassured the crowd, saying, "We have the fairest, the freest, the safest elections. We have a free press that moderates the elections, making sure things are done right." He urged voters to remain patient and calm, adding, "So just stay calm. Stay with it."

Meanwhile, the Harris campaign said it knocked on more than one lakh houses by campaign staffers and volunteers across Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris held her last rally in Philadelphia on Monday evening.

(Source: CNN)

For Donald Trump, the outcome of Tuesday’s US presidential election is about more than winning the White House — it’s also about the future of criminal cases that put him at risk of spending time behind bars. The stakes could hardly be higher. If Trump wins, he could wield the vast powers of the US presidency to shield him from ongoing federal prosecutions.

Trump has already made it clear that as president he will quickly move to shut down the federal prosecutions, because he will have ultimate authority over the Justice Department.

Read More: Trump's legal woes and election hopes.

With the election expected to be agonizingly close, voters are bracing not only for a late night watching the returns but also for the inevitable spate of post-balloting lawsuits that could drag out a final verdict for weeks or months.

Nobler principles have driven some post-election litigation. But all of it has the same effect: reinforcing the view of whichever side loses that somewhere along the way they’ve been cheated.

Bloomberg's Stephen L Carter writes.

Vice President Kamala Harris will host her Election Night watch party at Howard University, the historically Black institution in Washington, DC, that she credits as a pivotal starting point in her political career. The university’s students have shown great enthusiasm for this election, especially with one of their own—Harris—on the ballot, and with several visits from the Vice President to the campus throughout the campaign.

Reflecting on her connection to Howard, Harris shared, "The first office I ever ran for was freshman class representative at Howard University. And to go back tonight to Howard University, my beloved alma mater, and hopefully recognize this day for what it is, is really full circle for me."

(Source: CNN)

After casting his ballot, former President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his chances of winning the election, stating, "I’m very confident, it won’t even be close." He added that this campaign was the "best" of the three he’s run and that he hears his campaign is performing well across the country.

Trump also voiced frustration about the potential delays in calling the results, predicting that it would take "a long time to certify" the election. He criticized the time it takes to tally mail-in ballots, remarking that "they spent all this money on machines," and pointed to the French election as an example of how quickly elections can be decided.

Trump has frequently used the extended timeframe for counting mail-in ballots as an opportunity to cast doubt on the integrity of the election process.

(Source: US media reports)

Donald Trump cast his ballot in Florida. He arrived at his voting booth in Palm Beach with his wife, Melania Trump.

Wall Street, which has largely been upbeat ahead of the US presidential election, may witness a short-term rally if former president Donald Trump defeats Democrat rival Kamala Harris in the high-stake electoral showdown, analysts say.

"The immediate reaction will be positive as Trump's win will provide a boost to the US indices," Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at WealthMills Securities Pvt., said. "This rally will be short-lived as long-term movement of stocks will depend on his policies after he takes charge."

On the flip side, a Harris win may lead to a short-term decline, he said, but added that such a negative sentiment would last for a very limited period.

Read More Here: Sectors and stocks seen volatile to the Trump versus Harris poll outcome.

Gold, which has gained by more than 40% over the past year amid global headwinds, is seen as volatile to the outcome of the US presidential election. The verdict will determine the economic trajectory of the US, the world's largest economy.

According to analysts, gold may marginally shed its glitter post the election results as a level of certainty will return to the markets. The metal, seen as a top safe-haven asset, gains the most when uncertainty looms in the equity market.

Read More Here: Gold and US election 2024.

Wisconsin's election is proceeding smoothly, with no major issues reported so far, according to Meagan Wolfe, administrator of the state Elections Commission.

In a Tuesday morning briefing, Wolfe confirmed that all polling places had opened as scheduled and that no problems, including threats, had been reported from any of the state's approximately 3,700 polling locations, reported CNN. She noted that the polling places are operated by municipal clerks, not the state commission itself.

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd said 8.3 million Floridians cast their ballots by early voting and by mail. Florida election results will be known by the time "you go to bed tonight", Byrd said. Polls will stay open until 7:00 p.m. eastern time in the state.

(Source: CNN)

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp stock jumped over 18% intraday on Tuesday.

Trump Media has experienced significant volatility in recent months, closely monitoring election betting markets ahead of the US presidential election. The prevailing speculation is that a Trump victory could potentially drive a surge in users to Truth Social, the platform that serves as the former president’s primary means of communication with the public, similar to how X (formerly Twitter) operates.

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has stated that there are no significant threats to the country’s election infrastructure as Election Day begins.

Cait Conley, the agency’s senior election adviser, confirmed during a press call that no national-level incidents are currently affecting election security. However, she cautioned that countries like Russia and Iran are expected to continue efforts to spread misinformation regarding election fraud.

Conley also mentioned that while extreme weather and other temporary infrastructure disruptions are being tracked in certain areas, these events are largely anticipated and part of routine preparations.

(Source: US media reports)

Voters in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch launched Election Day in the first minutes of Tuesday with a tied vote, mirroring the incredibly close national polls in the White House race. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump each got three ballots in the tiny community.

(Source: NDTV World)

More than 78 million Americans have already cast their votes as of Sunday, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab which tracks early and mail-in voting across the US.

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance reiterated the former president's call to voters to "stay in line" for the polling.

"We're hearing a lot about long lines and high enthusiasm. Get in line, stay in line, and VOTE. Today is the day we take back our country," Vance said on X.

Republican candidate Donald Trump told American voters to remain in line at polling stations no matter how long it takes to vote.

"This will be the most important day in American History. Voter enthusiasm is THROUGH THE ROOF because people want to Make America Great Again. That means lines are going to be long! I need you to deliver your vote no matter how long it takes. STAY IN LINE!" he posted on X.

Despite being convicted of a felony earlier this year, former President Donald Trump will be able to vote in Florida's 2024 election, thanks to a 2021 New York law that allows felons to vote if they are not incarcerated.

Trump was convicted in a New York court earlier this year for falsifying business records tied to hush money payments before the 2016 election to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26.

Under Florida law, if a voter has an out-of-state conviction, Florida will defer to that state’s laws for how a felon can regain his or her voting rights.

(Source: CNN)

American Depository Receipts of Indian IT stocks like Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd traded mixed on Tuesday. Infosys ADR was down 0.02% and Wipro ADR was up 0.78%.

As the US began voting for the high-stake presidential elections, Wall Street kicked off Tuesday's trading on a positive note, with all the three main indices opening in the positive territory.

The broader index, S&P 500, was up 0.17% at 5,722.43 points at the opening bell. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite opened 0.3% higher at 18,250.71.

The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 0.1% higher at 41,835.49.

Read More Here: US stock markets on election day.

Republican Vice-Presidential nominee JD Vance cast his ballot in-person at a polling booth in Cincinnati, Ohio. The senator arrived at St. Anthony of Padua Church to vote with his wife, Usha, and their children, CNN reported.

Vance said he would depart for Palm Beach, Florida, later today to be with Donald Trump as results come in, AP reported.

A unique group of voters will cast their ballots in the US presidential election from an unconventional polling station— the International Space Station (ISS).

Astronauts aboard the ISS, including Boeing Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are fully eligible to vote in the election. Despite being hundreds of miles above Earth, they will exercise their right to participate in the democratic process.

Astronauts have been voting from space since 1997, thanks to a Texas law designed to allow astronauts, especially those based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, to stay engaged in elections while on duty in space.

The voting process for astronauts is both secure and efficient. After applying for an absentee ballot, the astronauts complete their ballots electronically aboard the ISS. NASA then encrypts the data, uploads it to an onboard computer, and transmits it through the agency’s Near Space Network.

The data is relayed via the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) to NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico, then forwarded to Mission Control in Houston. From there, the ballots are electronically sent to the relevant county clerk's office for official processing. This system ensures that even those in orbit can fully participate in the electoral process.

(Source: NDTV World)

Former US President Barack Obama called on Americans to vote in today's election and support Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. "You need to get out there and vote," he said.

In the US, the President is elected via the Electoral College, not by direct popular vote. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes out of 538. Here's how you can win the popular vote but lose:

Electoral College: States give all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the state, not based on the margin of victory.

Swing States: Winning these by small margins can secure the presidency despite losing the popular vote.

Historical Precedents: Like in 2016 when Clinton had more votes but lost to Trump, or 2000 with Gore.

Voter Distribution: Urban votes can outnumber rural ones, but if electoral votes aren't won, the popular vote winner can lose.

Read More Here: US Electoral College Explained.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has received the endorsement of popular podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump, who recently did an over two-hour long podcast with Rogan, called him a "fantastic guy" after the backing in a video message posted on X.

Rogan's endorsement also drew a cheer from billionaire Elon Musk, a self-described "dark MAGA" Trump supporter. He reshared this post on X.

Donald Trump began Election Day in Michigan, where he wrapped up a late-night rally in Grand Rapids. The Republican candidate is set to spend the rest of the day in Florida, where he plans to vote in person, despite earlier announcing he would vote early. Trump is also scheduled to hold a campaign watch party in Palm Beach on Tuesday evening.

Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, will attend an election night event at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she earned her degree in economics and political science in 1986. Other than that, Harris has not announced any other public appearances for Election Day.

On Sunday, she shared that she had "just filled out" her mail-in ballot and that it was "on its way to California."

(Source: Associated Press)

Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts in this nail-biting US presidential election with a clear focus on energizing his base in key battleground states like North Carolina and Virginia.

The Republican candidate Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign efforts with three major rallies calling on voters to turn out today.

After the rallies, Trump posted a video on X, stating, "Three incredible MAGA RALLIES today in Gastonia, North Carolina, followed by Salem, Virginia—and this evening in Greensboro, North Carolina!"

He also urged his supporters to “stand up and tell Kamala that you've had enough,” adding, "Kamala Harris, You're Fired!"

Americans have started to cast their votes across more than 20 states. Here’s the states that have just opened their polls:

• Alabama

• Delaware

• Washington, DC

• Florida

• Georgia

• Illinois

• Kansas

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Missouri

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

• Tennessee

(Source: CNN)

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The US Presidential elections are in the final leg, with the preliminary result expected on Wednesday morning for Indian markets. While the Wall Street has positioned itself for 'Trump Trade', the results could spring a surprise, based on how the swing states tilt this elections.

Pollsters predict a neck-to-neck race between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat rival Kamala Harris, and bulls are positioning themselves to a rising market, but the electorate will decide whether the bets are on the right side on Nov. 5.

So far, foreign investors have been net sellers of $9 billion in secondary market and net buyers of $10.1 billion in the primary markets in this calendar year. That clearly indicates the portfolio diversification and rotation

Is Trump Trade being good for Indian markets? Click here to read the full story.

Gold price is in focus ahead of the results of the 2024 US presidential election as investors remain keen to watch the impact of the cliffhanger contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on the commodities market.

Gold, which has gained by more than 40% over the past year amid global headwinds, is seen as volatile to the outcome of the presidential election. The verdict will determine the economic trajectory of the US, the world's largest economy.

According to analysts, gold may marginally shed its glitter post the election results as a level of certainty will return to the markets. The metal, seen as a top safe-haven asset, gains the most when uncertainty looms in the equity market.

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Voting has begun in several states, including Alabama, Delaware, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with polls opening at 7 am ET

People partcipate in a special puja for US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris ahead of US elections, at her ancestral village of Thulasendrapuram in Thiruvarur district on Tuesday.

With inputs from PTI.

The Nov. 5 presidential elections in the United States—primarily a contest between Republican nominee Donald Trump and his Democrat counterpart Kamala Harris—also draws attention on the country's two-party dominant political system.

The Democratic Party, seen as centre-left or liberal, was established back in 1820. The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party, was founded in 1854. The latter is identified as a right-of-centre or conservative political platform.

Here's a look at the ideological divided between the two US mainstream parties.

In the quaint New Hampshire village of Dixville Notch, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were tied with three votes each in the first poll of the election, which opened and closed just after midnight ET, continuing a long-standing tradition.

Voters at the United States of America are casting their votes in a critical race for the White House. With both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump targeting 270 electoral votes, the outcome hinges on key swing states. Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are expected to play a decisive role in this fiercely contested election.

The candidates wrapped up their campaigns with final rallies in key battleground states last night. Kamala Harris concluded her 107-day push in Pennsylvania, while Donald Trump delivered his last speech in Michigan, a state where he has previously closed out all three of his presidential campaigns.