Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump has cast his ballot in Florida.
The former President arrived at his voting precinct in Palm Beach with his wife, Melania Trump.
Speaking to the press after casting his ballot, Trump said that he is “very confident” he will win the election and that “it won’t even be close.”
He added that his latest presidential campaign was the best yet.
“I ran a great campaign. I think it was maybe the best of the three. We did great in the first one. We did much better in the second one but something happened. I would say this is the best campaign we’ve run.”
Donald Trump
However, Trump expressed frustration that it may take a while to call the results.
Trump continued to complain how long it would take to tally up the results given that “they spent all this money on machines,” citing the French election as an example of a quick election.
Trump has repeatedly used the long wait time in tallying mail-in ballots as a way to sow doubt in the integrity of the election.
Earlier, Republican Vice Presidential nominee, JD Vance cast his ballot in-person at his polling place in Cincinnati.
The Senator appeared in good spirits as he arrived at St. Anthony of Padua Church to vote with his wife, Usha, and their children.
After casting his ballot, Vance told reporters that he was thankful to those who came out to see “one of the great traditions in American democracy.”
“I feel good, you never know until you know, but I feel good about this race.
“I felt good about my own race a couple years ago when I voted in this exact same spot. Hopefully it goes as well for President Trump and me as it went for me a couple years ago in the state of Ohio.”
JD Vance
Vance acknowledged that in a race this closely divided, no matter who wins the election, at least half of the country will be disappointed.
Nonetheless, he said, if elected, he will still treat those who did not vote for his ticket as American citizens.
“I think my attitude is the best way to heal the rift in the country is to try to govern the country as well as we can, create as much prosperity as we can for the American people and remind our fellow Americans that we are all fundamentally on the same team, no matter how you voted.
“I certainly hope you vote for Donald J. Trump today … but if you vote the wrong way, in my view, I’m still going to love you, I’m still going to treat you as a fellow citizen and if I am lucky enough to be your Vice President I’m going to fight hard for your dreams and your family over the next four years.”
JD Vance
Vance said that he would depart for Palm Beach, Florida, later today to be with Donald Trump as results come in.
Harris To Host Election Night Watch Party At Howard University
On the other hand, Vice President Kamala Harris will host her Election Night watch party at Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, DC, that Harris credits as a launching point in her political career.
Harris elaborated on the decision while appearing on a radio station.
“The first office I ever ran for was freshman class representative at Howard University. And to go back tonight to Howard University, my beloved alma mater and be able to hopefully, you know, recognize this day for what it is, is really full circle for me.”
Kamala Harris
She said that before the watch party, “I have a tradition of having dinner with my family and so we will do that.” “I have a lot of my family staying with us. And during the day, I’ll be, today all day talking with folks and reminding them to get out to vote,” Harris added.
Howard, located in the nation’s capital, is part of a network of historically Black colleges and universities founded before 1964 for African American students.
If she wins, Harris will be the first HBCU to serve as President.
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