NEW YORK, November 5. /TASS/. Polling stations in most US states opened at 7:00 a.m. East Coast time (12:00 p.m. GMT) for those willing to vote in the 60th US general election.

Some swing states, including Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania have already begun voting. These states are crucial in the race and are likely to be decisive in determining the outcome.

Voting has also started in Washington, D.C., Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Florida, South Carolina, and several other territories.

The US general election is being held on November 5, 2024. Voters will elect the president, one-third of the Senate, all 435 members of the House of Representatives, and governors in 11 states and two territories.

The presidential race features Republican candidate Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 and is attempting a return to the White House after losing to Joe Biden in 2020. Harris, the current vice president, has served since January 2021 and is now seeking the presidency.