Voting in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, concluded in a rare tie, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump receiving three votes each.
As the first town in the United States to report election results, Dixville Notch holds a symbolic role in the electoral process. The small community, with only six registered voters, has maintained the tradition of completing in-person voting shortly after midnight since 1960.
At midnight, voting commenced with an accordion rendition of the U.S. national anthem, setting a festive tone for the historic occasion. Residents gathered to cast their ballots, with the count completed just 15 minutes later.
The early results from Dixville Notch are typically watched closely as an indicator of voter sentiment, offering a first glimpse into the potential outcomes of the national election.