The United States is gearing up to elect its 47th president on November 5, 2024, in a heated contest between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The fixed election day, established by the 1845 Presidential Election Day Act, falls on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This tradition, rooted in 19th-century agrarian and religious practices, continues to shape American democracy as millions prepare to cast their votes once again.
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