In pictures: US election day 2024

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Americans cast their ballots in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice-President Kamala Harris.

Joseph Prezioso/AFP Residents of Dixville Notch cast their ballots in the US election at midnight in the living room of the Tillotson House at the Balsams Grand Resort, marking the first votes in the US election, in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire on 5 November 2024Joseph Prezioso/AFP

The very first polls in the US opened at midnight in the remote, unincorporated New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch.

Joseph Prezioso AFP A sample ballot sits on a table as the residents of Dixville Notch prepare to cast their ballots in the US election at midnight in the living room of the Tillotson House at the Balsams Grand Resort, marking the first votes in the US election, in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire on 4 November 2024 Joseph Prezioso AFP

The community has a tradition of midnight voting. More than 82 million people voted before election day

John Tully/Getty Images Six registered voters cast their vote on 5 November 2024 in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice-President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by John Tully/Getty Images)John Tully/Getty Images

The result was a clean split between the six registered voters – three for Harris and three for Trump.

Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty Images People line up to vote for the 2024 US Presidential Election on the last day of early and absentee voting, at Anchorage City Hall in Anchorage, Alaska, United States on 4 November 2024Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty Images

Advanced voting has already been under way in some of the states. This election, Alaskans not only voted for president, but also for the state’s only legislative seat.

Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock People wait in line to vote at the Brooklyn Museum on 5 November 2024 in New York CityErik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock

Voters in Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, New Jersey, Virginia and New York can all now cast their ballots. People wait in line to vote at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City.

Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock People cast their vote at the Brooklyn Museum on 5 November 2024 in New York CityErik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock

New York has the most electoral college votes, with 28 up for grabs.

Andrew Kelly/REUTERS A person gestures next to an election sign, on Election Day for the US presidential election in Manhattan, New York City, 5 November 2024 Andrew Kelly/REUTERS

One third of the US Senate – 34 of its 100 seats – is also up for grabs.

Faith Ninivaggi/Reuters People vote at Longley Elementary School in Maine's 2nd congressional district on Election Day in Lewiston, Maine, 5 November 2024 Faith Ninivaggi/Reuters

The state with the fewest electoral college votes is Maine, with four. People cast their vote at Longley Elementary School in Maine’s 2nd congressional district.

Gerald Herbert/AP Holyn Robinson raises her right hand and takes her oath along with fellow commissioners just before the opening of the polls, at the Hynes Charter School in New Orleans on Election Day, Tuesday 5 November 2024 Gerald Herbert/AP

Holyn Robinson, a student and first-time precinct commissioner, takes her oath along with fellow commissioners just before the opening of the polls, at the Hynes Charter School in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Voters line up outside a polling place at the Cincinnati Observatory on 5 November 2024 in Cincinnati, OhioStephen Maturen/Getty Images

Voters line up outside a polling place at the Cincinnati Observatory in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A dog named Daisy looks on as their owner fills out a ballot in a polling place at the Cincinnati Observatory on 5 November 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

More polls have opened in Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina, meaning 11 US states in total are now welcoming voters.

Sam Wolfe/REUTERS A woman stands near a polling station in Raleigh, North Carolina, 5 November 2024 Sam Wolfe/REUTERS

North Carolina is the first swing state where polls have opened.

Quinn Glabicki/REUTERS People line up to cast their votes in the 2024 presidential election on Election Day, at Pittsburgh Manchester School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 5 November 2024 Quinn Glabicki/REUTERS

Queues build up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Quinn Glabicki/Reuters A man votes in the 2024 presidential election on Election Day, at Pittsburgh Manchester School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 5 November 2024 Quinn Glabicki/Reuters

Pennsylvania is seen as the key swing state, with 19 electoral college votes.

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