Over 50 Million Americans Cast Early Votes as Presidential Election Intensifies
October 30, 2024, 11:12 am

Over 50 Million Americans Cast Early Votes as Presidential Election Intensifies

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More than 50 million Americans have already cast their votes in the presidential election, according to the University of Florida's "Early Voting Tracker."

These figures emerge as the candidates, Democratic Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, intensify their campaigns in the final days leading up to the presidential race for the White House.

Data from the "Early Voting Tracker" indicates that approximately 39% of registered voters who voted early are Democrats, while Republicans make up about 36%. Notably, 41% of early voters are over the age of 65.

In comparison, around 100 million individuals participated in early voting during the 2020 elections, whether in-person or via mail.

According to a previous report on Al-Hurra's website, the U.S. electoral system offers early voting opportunities in all states except Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Alabama, as noted by the National Conference of State Legislatures. This provision allows registered voters to cast their ballots in-person at polling places before the official election day.

The start dates for early voting vary by state, with some beginning as early as September, while others may wait until mid-October or just days before the November election.

Regarding the counting and tallying of votes, most states start counting early votes on election day itself, while some states require waiting until polling places close before beginning the count.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”