Trump and Harris tie in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation midnight vote
SUMMARY
In Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, the first votes of the 2024 General Election were cast at midnight on November 5, resulting in a tie between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, each receiving three votes from the town's six registered voters. This 64-year-old tradition, held at the Tillotson House due to the closed Balsams Resort, attracted numerous reporters and observers. Voters included four registered Republicans and two unenrolled, many of whom had initially supported Nikki Haley in the primaries. Scott Maxwell, a resident, expressed frustration with the election cycle, reflecting the indecision felt by many. Alongside the presidential votes, local ballots showed support for Republican Kelly Ayotte for governor (5-1) and Democrat Maggie Goodlander for the House (4-2). While the results may not predict the larger election outcome, Dixville Notch has historically influenced perceptions, with past votes aligning with the eventual presidential winner from 2000 to 2012.
