The small unincorporated community of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, continued its longstanding tradition of casting the first official votes of Election Day at midnight.

Known for its symbolic role as the first location to report results in the presidential race since 1960, Dixville Notch counted six votes early Tuesday morning, resulting in a tie between former President Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

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Each candidate received three votes, marking a notable shift in the community’s voting pattern over recent elections.

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The result sparked immediate reaction, with Democrats and Republicans interpreting the tie differently.

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Liberals expressed concerns about the tie, citing Dixville Notch’s voting history as an early predictor of larger national trends.

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In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the Dixville Notch vote 4-2, while in 2020, Joe Biden swept the community with a decisive 5-0 victory over Trump.

Given these past results, some on social media viewed the split vote as an ominous sign for the Harris campaign.

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Conservatives, meanwhile, were encouraged by Trump’s improved performance compared to previous elections.

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The results were particularly significant given Trump’s lackluster showing in 2020, when Biden’s clean sweep in Dixville Notch reflected his broader national victory.

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While the tie in 2023 does not guarantee national outcomes, Trump’s share of votes suggests a shift in the small community’s perspective, a point of optimism for his supporters.

Dixville Notch has gained attention for its midnight voting tradition, which involves only a handful of voters gathering to cast ballots as soon as the polls open on Election Day.

In 2016, eight residents voted at midnight, while in 2020, the turnout dropped to five. This year, six voters participated, resulting in the 50/50 split.

Over the years, Dixville Notch voters correctly predicted election winners in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but the community’s vote in 2012 favored Mitt Romney over Barack Obama, and in 2020, it accurately backed Biden.

The symbolic significance of Dixville Notch’s vote has grown over the years, and the split this year reflects a closely contested national race.

As the election unfolds, many political observers expect a similarly tight race across the nation, with some suggesting that a definitive winner may not be declared immediately.

On Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris cautioned that the election process may extend beyond Election Day, mirroring the timeline of the 2020 election when final results were delayed due to mail-in ballots and other factors.

In a statement on X, Harris said, “The margins are going to be close, but our campaign is on track to win this election. Americans all across the country are casting their votes in record numbers, ready to turn the page. It will take time to count every vote, and there may be swings in the count along the way.”

She emphasized that counting every vote accurately was essential and encouraged patience from her supporters.

Both the Trump and Harris campaigns have urged voters to remain in line at the polls even if wait times extend past closing hours.

According to VerifyThis, voters legally retain the right to cast their ballots as long as they are in line before the polls officially close. “All eligible voters have a legal right to vote on Election Day once they’re in line. Even if you’re still waiting in line come closing time, no one can legally turn you away,” the organization stated, reminding voters of their rights in the final hours of the election.

As the day progresses, all eyes are on key battleground states, where urban and rural turnout may ultimately decide the outcome of the race.

The results from Dixville Notch provide an early snapshot of a divided electorate, setting the stage for what both campaigns anticipate will be a hard-fought election.

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