Dixville Notch Kicks Off Election Day with Midnight Tie
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Dixville Notch, a small township in New Hampshire with only six residents, kicked off the 2024 US presidential election with a midnight vote resulting in a 3-3 tie between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. This tradition, dating back to 1960, highlights the competitive nature of the race. The town also voted for a Republican governor and a Democratic congresswoman, reflecting New Hampshire's divided political landscape. In 2020, all residents voted for Joe Biden, marking a rare unanimous decision.
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- What is New Hampshire midnight voting? The history of one town's quirky tradition Seacoastonline.com
- Midnight Vote in Dixville Notch Ends in a Trump-Harris Tie The New York Times
- Election Day begins with midnight voting in Dixville Notch; see results here WMUR Manchester
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