Voters in the United States will not only decide on their next president but will also vote for new congressional members, thousands of state and local officials, and weigh in on several key referendums, including those focused on divisive issues such as abortion.
US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, faces former President Donald Trump, the Republican contender. Harris has named Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, as her running mate, while Trump has selected JD Vance, Ohio’s senator since 2023, to join his ticket.
Polls show an extremely close race, with only a few thousand votes in critical swing states potentially deciding the winner. Major election issues include the economy, healthcare, climate change, immigration, national security, and social justice.
This will be the first presidential election since the Capitol attack of January 6, 2021, making it a stress test for the new security measures Congress has established to preserve the tradition of peaceful transitions of power.
According to recent polling by The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research, American voters are entering this election season with several concerns over what may come next.
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