Dixville Notch

2024 - 11 - 5

Dixville Notch: Where Midnight Voting Gets the Heart Racing! ๐ŸŽ‰

2024 US Election - Dixville Notch - Donald Trump - Kamala Harris - New Hampshire - Polling

Forget about waiting in line tomorrow! In Dixville Notch, they kick off election day with a thrilling tie at midnight! ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ

In a mysterious corner of New Hampshire, nestled among the snow-capped peaks and serene forests, stands the tiny township of Dixville Notch. Known for its quirky tradition, it has become the first place in the United States to cast votes for the presidential election as the clock strikes midnight. This year, 2024, they embraced their spot in history once again, and all eyes were glued to this small community as results rolled in within just 12 minutes of voting.

Much to everyoneโ€™s surprise, the midnight voting resulted in a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with each candidate receiving three votes. A grand total of six registered voters left their cozy beds to usher in election day, and as one resident put it, 'I didnโ€™t see that coming!' This was a fitting omen for the election, as the 2024 race proved to be one of the closest on record.

Dixville Notchโ€™s quirky voting ritual dates back to 1960, and the town has maintained its tradition despite having just a handful of residents. With a reputation for tight races, the political balance in this small township often serves as an entertaining microcosm of the national scene. The absolute rarity of voting deciding to split 3-3 adds an extra dash of excitement to a sacred democracy act, showcasing just how unpredictable political sentiments can be.

As people across the nation prepare for an election that is anticipated to be tumultuous, the spirited spirit of Dixville Notch shines through, reminding everyone that elections can also be fun and filled with unexpected results. After all, who needs to wait in line at the polls when you can have a midnight vote party in the mountains? Notably, beyond its quirky traditions, Dixville Notch boasts the highest per capita income in New Hampshire, making its sleepy streets a little more vibrant than you might think.

For anyone looking to witness a piece of history next election, Dixville Notch is indeed the place to be. This tiny town, whose name has become practically synonymous with modern electoral beginnings, is a captivating reminder of the importance of local traditions in a broader political narrative. So set your alarms, folks! Midnight voters have a unique charm that definitely surpasses any long queues!

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US election 2024: Why people in this small town were the first to vote (SBS)

Dixville Notch is a tiny township in the US state of New Hampshire. Its residents have been casting their ballots as the clock strikes midnight on election ...

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Harris and Trump tie in Dixville Notch midnight vote to kick off ... (CNN)

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch, ...

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Dixville Notch Midnight Vote Split 3-3 Between Trump And Harris ... (Forbes)

As part of a long-running tradition, the small New Hampshire town became the first in America to declare its results for the 2024 election.

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Election Day begins with midnight voting in Dixville Notch; see ... (WMUR Manchester)

The first in-person votes in the 2024 New Hampshire general election were cast early Tuesday morning as Dixville Notch continued its tradition of holding ...

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The 2024 election live updates: Harris and Trump tie in Dixville Notch (The Dartmouth)

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump head into polls statistically deadlocked, in what has become one of the closest presidential ...

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Election Day officially begins as Harris and Trump tie in Dixville ... (ABC News)

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have tied in the Dixville Notch midnight vote kicking off the official start to 2024's ...

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Midnight Vote in Dixville Notch Ends in a Trump-Harris Tie (The New York Times)

It took just 12 minutes to tally the six votes in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. 'I didn't see that coming,' one resident said of the split result.

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Harris and Trump tie in Dixville Notch midnight vote to kick off ... (9News)

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire township of Dixvil...

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First Election Day vote in Dixville Notch splits 3-3 (PBS NewsHour)

In a presidential election that couldn't be closer, it seemed fitting that the first votes cast on Election Day were evenly split.

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First votes cast at midnight in small northern New Hampshire town (NBC10 Boston)

At midnight, the six registered voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, cast their first votes on Election Day. Here's how they voted.

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The first results are in: Dixville Notch comes up tied (WWNO)

The entire event lasted about 12 minutes. Just after midnight on Tuesday, in the small resort town of Dixville Notch, N.H., six registered voters entered a ...

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Dixville Notch in New Hampshire kicks off in-person Election Day ... (CBS Boston)

As has been a tradition for decades in New Hampshire, voters in the tiny resort town of Dixville Notch kicked off Election Day at the stroke of midnight.

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See the moment the first results are announced in presidential race ... (CNN)

Voting in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, resulted in a tie after Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both secured three votes.

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How did New Hampshire's Dixville Notch vote on Election Day 2024 ... (USA TODAY)

Polling in the township opened at midnight on Tuesday, and all six of its residents voted on who would become the next president of the United States, according ...

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First US election day votes in Dixville Notch split 3-3 - Michael West (Michael West News)

In a US presidential election that appears to be incredibly close, it was fitting that the first votes cast on election day were evenly split, ...

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First US election day votes in Dixville Notch split 3-3 (The North West Star)

In a US presidential election that appears to be incredibly close, it was fitting that the first votes cast on election day were evenly split, ...

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A tiny resort town in New Hampshire gives the first results from the ... (ABC10.com KXTV)

The tiny village in New Hampshire is the first place to return election results, because all six residents vote at midnight on Election Day.

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First US election result is three-all tie between Trump and Harris (The Guardian)

Tiny community of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, has voted at midnight on election day since 1960.

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Dixville Notch: First US election result in tiny town is 3-3 tie (BBC News)

The six residents of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, deliver a fitting result for the neck-and-neck race.

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