Admin November 5, 2024
Election Day is here. Boeing workers have reached a labor agreement with the airline manufacturer. USA TODAY Sports has the latest whispers ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
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What could make the winning difference?
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have made their final pitches for victory. Now, as Americans from coast to coast cast ballots on Tuesday, polls show a razor-close election likely to come down to seven top battleground states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona.
What could tip the scales? From the gender gap to the Black and Latino vote to the “blue wall,” here are six factors that could determine the winner.
- A winner likely won’t be known tonight. Late-counted mail ballots, particularly in swing states Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, which each prohibit election officials from beginning to open and count absentee ballots until 7 a.m. Election Day, when they must also deal with in-person voting.
- Big Congressional races are also at stake. All 435 House seats are up for election this year, and a handful of close matchups could make or break which party winds up with the majority. Meanwhile in the Senate, there are 34 seats up for grabs.
- We’re tracking any possible Election Day turmoil. Election officials are on guard for equipment failures and software issues that snarled some local vote counts in prior elections â as well as violent threats that have infected the democratic process. Â
We’ve got you: Harris will be watching the results from Howard University in Washington while Trump looks on from West Palm Beach, Florida. Read USA TODAY’s live Election Day news.
Are you ready to vote?
Less than 24 hours before Election Day, more than 78 million ballots have already been cast, and on Nov. 5 millions more will cast their votes across the U.S. If you haven’t already made your choice, check out USA TODAY’s all-inclusive voter guide, with information on down-ballot races, details on how your vote will be counted and logistical advice to get your ballot received.
Is same-day registration possible? More than 20 states and Washington, D.C. allow for same-day registration where eligible voters can register and cast a ballot at the same time through Election Day. But in some states, it only applies to the race for president and vice president. Know what you can do in your state.
What about polling snags? While instances of voter fraud, voter suppression and voting device tampering are rare, they do constitute criminal acts. Here’s how to report possible irregularities or violations.
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A Boeing strike ends
Boeing’s machinists voted to accept the company’s latest contract offer, ending a strike that began on Sept. 13. Boeing’s finances have taken a serious hit as a result of the strike, which halted production of 737, 767 and 777 aircraft in its Seattle-area plants. The strike was also seen as a contributing factor to October’s weak jobs report. The airframer continues to struggle with customer confidence as delivery delays and regulatory crackdowns have tarnished its image with airlines and the broader public. The latest contract promises a 38% pay increase over four years among other measures.
Can a convicted murderer with a low IQ be executed?
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review whether a convicted murdererâs intellectual disability is severe enough that he canât be executed, directing a lower court to first clarify its opinion. That decision came over the objections of Justice Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, who said they would have agreed to Alabamaâs request that the court review that opinion and potentially revisit past decisions on how states must evaluate intellectual disabilities to avoid cruel and unusual punishment. Read more
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The latest rumors ahead of the NFL trade deadline
The NFL trade deadline is drawing close, with teams having one last chance to make a significant roster shake-up before forging on with the second half of the regular season. Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET marks the official cutoff for all 32 teams, though many have already taken action, with nine deals having been completed since the start of the season. But could any more notable moves be ahead in the next day?
Photo of the day:Â Your ‘I Voted’ sticker designs
We asked Daily Briefing readers to create their very own “I Voted” stickers ahead of Election Day â and you all delivered! Check out all the creations here.
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