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Harris and Trump Tie in Historic Dixville Notch Midnight Vote. In a symbolic midnight vote, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each received three votes in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, marking the official start of Election Day. Located on the US-Canada border, Dixville Notch has been the first to report election results since 1960, drawing national attention for its early results despite its small population. All eligible voters in Dixville Notch gather at midnight at the historic, now-closed Balsams Hotel, casting ballots in secret before tallying and announcing results. Les Otten, a local voter and developer, highlighted the vote’s importance, describing it as a “civics lesson” aimed at encouraging voter participation nationwide. The tie marks a shift from previous elections, where Dixville Notch had leaned Democratic, voting unanimously for Joe Biden in 2020 and favoring Hillary Clinton in 2016. Otten, a lifelong Republican, cast his ballot for Harris, citing concerns about Trump’s focus on personal loyalty, which he views as counter to democratic principles. The early voting tradition attracts numerous reporters, often outnumbering voters, as Dixville Notch continues to captivate political enthusiasts each election cycle. Voters also cast ballots in the New Hampshire governor’s race, a competitive race between Republican Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Joyce Craig. Unlike previous years, neighboring Millsfield and Hart’s Location did not conduct midnight voting in 2024, leaving Dixville Notch as the sole early-reporting township.
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