Race for the White House: U.S. Voters Choose Their Next Leader Today
Voters decide the future of America with stakes higher than ever before
- Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump in a historic battle for the White House
- Control of the Senate and House will be determined today
- U.S. voters head to the polls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Today, millions of Americans cast their ballots in a historic and high-stakes election. Voters will choose between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump.
This election is one of the most unusual and consequential presidential races in history
In addition to selecting the next President and Vice President, voters will also determine the makeup of Congress, with one-third of the U.S. Senate and all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives up for grabs.
Ever wondered why U.S. Presidential elections fall on a Tuesday? The tradition dates back to 1845 when Congress established Election Day as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
At the time, the U.S. was mainly rural, and this timing allowed farmers to travel to polling stations after Sunday, their day of rest. What started as a practical solution has since become a deeply ingrained part of American electoral tradition.
