The first electoral outcome of the day from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, reveals a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with each securing three votes. This tiny town, with only six voters, has a long-standing tradition of being the nation's earliest to conclude in-person voting, dating back to 1960.
The US national anthem, played on an accordion, echoed through the air as voting commenced at midnight, and the counting was finalized within a brief 15-minute timeframe.
Dixville Notch, an unincorporated township situated at New Hampshire's northernmost point, adjacent to the US-Canada border, upheld its midnight voting tradition with four Republicans and two undeclared voters participating. Although its outcomes rarely predict the broader result or align with New Hampshire's selection, this cherished tradition persists as a notable aspect of American electoral custom, garnering consistent national media attention.
As reported by CNN, Otten voiced hope that the township's unique custom would encourage wider voter engagement across the country, underscoring the vital role of civic participation. Furthermore, Otten revealed intentions to initiate redevelopment of the Balsams next summer, noting.
“As long as we’re here and property owners with our toothbrushes in the bathrooms, we might as well exercise our right to vote.”
