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US Election Results: Six key questions that will shape the race to White House

US Election Results: Six key questions that will shape the race to White House

As Americans head to the polls, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains razor-thin. As it seems to be a long wait before the election is called in United States, here are six pivotal factors that could determine who occupies the White House. The stage is prepared ahead of an election night campaign watch party for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)(AP) The Gender Gap: Can Kamala become first woman president of United States? The 2024 election has become a defining moment in gender politics. Harris has garnered strong support among female voters, leading 53%-36% in a recent poll. Her campaign has heavily emphasized issues like reproductive rights post-Roe v. Wade, aiming to consolidate her edge with women, who traditionally vote at higher rates than men. Conversely, Trump dominates male voters, leading by similar margins. The election could hinge on which candidate mobilizes their gender base more effectively. Can “Bro Vote” inspired …

61.38% turnout, more male voters in phase-1 of J&K elections: EC

The first phase of the J&K Assembly elections Wednesday recorded a 61.38% turnout in 24 Assembly constituencies, with the number of male voters almost 5 percentage points higher, according to ECI data released on Friday. Of the 24 seats in phase-1, Inderwal constituency recorded the highest turnout at 82.16%, while Tral had the lowest at 43.56%. Padder-Nagseni, Kishtwar, Doda West, Doda and Banihal and Pahalgam recorded over 70% turnout. The EC said the overall male turnout was 63.75%, while women voters recorded a turnout of 58.96%. While male voters outperformed women in most of the seats, six constituencies — Doda, Doda West, Kishtwar, Bhadarwah, Inderwal and Kokernag (ST) — saw a greater turnout of women. The ongoing elections are the first to be held in J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 and the subsequent division of the erstwhile state into two UTs. The last Assembly elections in J&K were held in 2014. The next two phases of polling are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, with counting of votes on October 8. Overall …