In the early hours of Election Day, the small town of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, continued its long-standing tradition by casting and counting the first votes of the 2024 presidential election. This year, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump each received an equal share of the town’s votes in a symbolic tie. The midnight voting in Dixville Notch has become a unique and highly publicized moment in U.S. elections, with just a handful of residents participating.
Dixville Notch, with a tiny population, has historically taken pride in opening the polls at midnight and reporting results shortly thereafter. While these early results involve only a few votes, they often garner national attention as a ceremonial start to the election. The town’s voting tradition dates back to 1960, when it first made headlines for being among the first to announce its results.
The tie result doesn’t offer any clear indication of broader national trends, but it adds a layer of intrigue to the election. Voters across the country are now heading to the polls, with the results from Dixville Notch serving as the ceremonial first tally in what is expected to be a closely watched and highly competitive race.
