US Presidential Election 2024: Are schools closed on November 5?
Reports indicate that numerous public schools across major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington D.C. will close or declare a non-attendance day for students. However, not all schools will follow this approach, so parents and guardians are advised to check their local school district’s calendar for specific details.
Over 160 million voters are expected to cast their ballots, with former President Donald Trump (78) vying for a return to office against Vice President Kamala Harris (60), who could become the first woman president of the United States. Current polls show a deadlocked race, with both candidates at 49% support and only 2% of voters undecided. An estimated 75 million voters have already cast their ballots, though neither candidate holds a decisive lead across enough states to secure the 270 electoral votes required to win.
In this election, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Harris's running mate, while Ohio Senator JD Vance is on Trump’s ticket. The candidate with the majority in a state generally takes all of that state’s electoral votes, except in Maine and Nebraska, which use a proportional allocation system. To win, a candidate must receive at least 270 of the 538 available electoral votes.
Alongside the presidential election, voters will elect 13 governors and decide on all 435 seats in the House of Representatives. Republicans currently hold a slim majority, with 221 seats to the Democrats' 214. The Cook Political Report suggests Democrats are likely to win in 205 districts
