Live election updates: Trump takes early lead over Harris as some polls close
Nov 05, 2024
6 p.m.Polls have begun to close in parts of Kentucky and Indiana. Both states straddle the Eastern and Central time zones. Polls are only closing for the counties in the Eastern time zone. They remain open for the next hour in the Central time zone. 5 p.m. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were encouraging every last supporter to get out and vote before polls closed on Tuesday. Trump, who cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, told reporters he was feeling "very confident" going into election night. He also released a video on social media, saying, "We're going to have a big victory tonight." https://t.co/ooCTf2SXZU pic.twitter.com/1ig82Uccji Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2024Meanwhile, Harris made a stop at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and spoke with voters on the phone. Vice President Kamala Harris stops by DNC headquarters and takes calls from votersShe also spent the day doing interviews with radio stations in key battleground states. Harris voted on Sunday, sending in her ballot to her home state of California. The two candidates have watch parties planned for Tuesday night. Harris will watch election results come in at her alma mater Howard University. Trump will host his watch party at a convention center in Palm Beach. Watch Live Coverage on Scripps News