Live election updates: Key races, voting locations and more for NY, NJ and CT

Everything to know for voters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for Election Day 2024

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Last updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:40PM GMT
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- The big day is finally here: Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day across the U.S. Polls have opened in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Check our Voter Guide for polling locations and other information related to the election.

Millions of people across the country will join the more than 80 million who already voted early or by mail to decide who controls everything from the White House to Congress to state and local governments.

All eyes are, of course, on the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. According to 538's forecast , both candidates have a roughly equal chance to win.

The first polls close in the Tri-State area at 8:00 p.m.

Eyewitness News and ABC News will provide live updates, analysis and the results on Channel 7 and wherever you stream ABC 7 New York .

Keep up to date with our full live blog below!

Nov 04, 2024, 5:41 PM

Polling hours for Election Day in NY, NJ and CT

In New York, polling hours are from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.

In New Jersey and Connecticut, the polls are open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Nov 04, 2024, 3:45 PM

Your voice, your vote: Voter guide for NY, NJ and CT

Our Voter Guide has everything that voters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut need to know for Election Day.

Click here for voting locations, candidate and ballot information and times to know.

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10:04 AM GMT

Election Day officially begins as Harris and Trump tie in Dixville Notch midnight vote

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 Election Day.

Following the national trends, indicating a very close race, Harris and Trump each garnered three votes between the six registered voters in Dixville Notch, a small New Hampshire north country town.

The group -- composed of four registered Republicans and two registered undeclared voters -- remained split in their decision for president.

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 Election Day.
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 Election Day.

In the race for New Hampshire's governor, Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte received five votes indicating that Dixville Notch opted to split their ballots compared to the presidential race.

In the last two presidential elections, the Dixville Notch voters have tilted toward the Democrats, giving all five of their votes in 2020 to President Joe Biden and four of their seven votes in 2016 to Hillary Clinton.

The tradition dates back nearly 60 years, but this year, Dixville Notch is the only town in New Hampshire that voted at midnight. Officials with two other towns that traditionally join in on the midnight voting -- Millsfield and Hart's Location -- have decided to hold more traditional, daytime voting hours.

With more journalists at the Balsam Resort than voters, the entire process from start to finish lasted nearly 10 minutes. After the national anthem was played, all six voters walked one-by-one into the voting booth before the ballots were subsequently hand counted and read out loud as the results were scribbled on a white board.

10:38 AM GMT

Trump, Harris make final pitches in key battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump wrapped up their final day of campaigning on Monday, drumming up final support ahead and working down to the very last minutes.

For more on their final events and what to expect on Election Day, watch Phil Taitt's report:

Phil Taitt has the latest in Prospect Park.
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Nov 04, 2024, 8:40 PM GMT

Key races to watch in New York

Republicans flipped four New York House districts in their favor in 2022, and now will attempt to hold those seats in a presidential election year. Democrats have prioritized regaining control of the House, and cannot without retaking several New York seats.

New York is a Democratic-leaning state, but it is still a major priority for Republicans on Election Day.

Half a dozen U.S. House races in New York have become highly competitive, making it a key state in the race to control the chamber.

Chantee Lans has the latest on the key Long Island congressional races.

Key races to watch:

NY-1 -- Incumbent Republican Nick LaLota vs Democrat John Avlon

NY-2 - Incumbent Republican Anthony Garbarino vs Democrat Rob Lubin

NY-3 -- Incumbent Democrat Tom Suozzi vs Republican Mike LiPetri

NY-4 -- Incumbent Republican Anthony D'Esposito vs Democrat Laura Gillen

NY-17 -- Incumbent Republican Mike Lawler vs Democrat Mondaire Jones

NY -18 -- Incumbent Democrat Pat Ryan vs Republican Alison Esposito

NY- 19 -- Incumbent Republican Marc Molinaro vs Democrat Josh Riley

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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Nov 04, 2024, 8:39 PM GMT

Key races to watch in New Jersey

After a dramatic primary, New Jersey voters turn to the Nov. 5 general election to resolve several races for federal offices up and down the state.

In the U.S. Senate race, Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw are vying to fill the open seat that former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez vacated following his conviction on bribery charges. Kim is a three-term congressman from the 3rd District, and Bashaw is a hotel developer and first-time candidate from southern New Jersey. Four independent candidates also are on the ballot.

Since 2000, Democrats have had an average margin of victory of about 12 points in New Jersey's U.S. Senate elections. The last two New Jersey Republicans to serve in the U.S. Senate were both appointed to the position and served only a few months each. New Jersey's most recent elected Republican senator left office in 1979.

Among the U.S. House races of interest is the 7th District seat that includes Trump's Bedminster golf club. Republican Tom Kean Jr. is seeking a second term against Democrat Sue Altman, a former leader of the state's progressive Working Families Alliance. Kean is the son, grandson and great-grandson of former New Jersey elected officials. In the 8th District, Democrat Rob Menendez, son of the recently resigned senator, is seeking a second term against Republican Anthony Valdes.

Key races to watch:

Senate - Democrat Andy Kim vs Republican Curtis Bashaw

NJ-7 -- Incumbent Republican Tom Kean Jr vs Democrat Sue Altman

NJ-8 -- Incumbent Democrat Robert Menendez vs Republican Anthony Valdes

NJ-9 -- Nellie Pou vs Billy Prempeh

NJ-10 -- Incumbent Democrat LaMonica McIver vs Republican Carmen Bucco

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)