By james art 
Michigan, Wisconsin 2024 US Election Results LIVE Updates: The 2024 US presidential campaign, marked by upheaval and discontent, reached its finale on Election Day – November 5 – with Americans deciding between former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
Caucuses opened across the country on Tuesday morning as voters faced a stark choice between two candidates who offered dramatically different temperaments and visions for the world’s largest economy.
Harris, the Democratic vice president, would be the first female president if elected. She promised to work across the aisle to address economic concerns and other issues.
Trump, the former Republican president, has vowed to replace thousands of federal workers with loyal ones, impose heavy tariffs on allies and enemies alike and mount the largest deportation operation in US history.
Harris and Trump are effectively tied in the seven key swing states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
Michigan, Wisconsin US Election Results: Polls open in Wisconsin, Arizona
Polls for the US presidential election are now open in nine other states, including two swing states of Wisconsin and Arizona, CNN announced on Tuesday.
Other states include Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota (municipalities with fewer than 500 registered voters can open polls as late as 11 a.m. local time), South Dakota (some polls open at 6 a.m. local time depending on the time zone), North Dakota (polls may open between 8 and 11 a.m. local time), Oklahoma and Texas (CT polls open at 8 a.m. local time and MT locations open at 9 a.m. local time).
Voting is now open in a total of 34 US states.
Michigan, Wisconsin US election results: US singer Mary Milben endorses Trump in high-stakes election against Harris
American singer Mary Milben has expressed her strong support for former President Donald Trump in his rivalry with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Speaking to ANI from near Palm Beach, Florida, Milben expressed his excitement over the importance of the election to US democracy.
“It’s been an exciting election season,” she said, reflecting on the competitive nature of the race.
Milben noted, “The president had tremendous support and response in this election from different communities across the country, especially in the African-American community.” She pointed out that key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Arizona will be critical to determine of the election result, stating, “The president has certainly done too well in these swing states.”
Michigan, Wisconsin US Election Results: Over 82 million Americans have already voted
More than 82 million Americans have already voted in early voting and mail-in voting, according to the University of Florida Elections.
USA has 50 states. States are allocated votes in the Electoral College based on their population size.
Overall, a total of 538 Electoral College votes can be won. A candidate with 270 or more electoral votes is declared the winner.
Michigan, Wisconsin US election results: Where are Trump and Harris?
Trump spent the very early hours of Election Day in Michigan, where he ended the late evening at a rally in Grand Rapids. The Republican nominee plans to spend the day in Florida, where he is expected to vote in person — though he previously said he would vote early. He is scheduled to hold a campaign watch party in Palm Beach on Tuesday night.
Harris plans to attend an election night party at Howard University in Washington, a historically black university where she graduated in economics and political science in 1986 and was an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Michigan, Wisconsin US election results: Kamala Harris tells voters ‘your vote is your vote’
Vice President Kamala Harris said in her post on X, “Election Day is here. Today we vote because we love our country and believe in America’s promise. Let your voice be heard.”
She also posted voter helpline numbers for her supporters, saying, “Your vote is your vote and your vote is your power. Call the Voter Helpline at (833) 336-8683 if you need help voting.”
Michigan, Wisconsin US election results: Joe Biden urges voters to vote for Kamala Harris
As voting began in multiple US states, President Joe Biden urged voters to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, saying, “Let’s make history by electing Kamala Harris.”
When will the results be announced?
Polls will close completely in 6 states starting at 7:00 PM EST.
Michigan, Wisconsin US Election Results: Election Day is here
Voters are preparing to head to the polls to vote for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races.