Overview

• November 5 is not a federal holiday, but New York, Maryland, West Virginia, Hawaii, and Illinois have declared it a public holiday to facilitate voting.
• If neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump secures 270 Electoral College votes, the decision will fall to Congress, potentially favoring Republicans.
• Donald Trump has released a controversial campaign ad featuring Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, targeting the Biden-Harris administration.
• Weather forecasts for key battleground states are being closely monitored as they may impact voter turnout on Election Day.
• Some banks, post offices, and FedEx locations may be closed on November 5, depending on local decisions and state holiday designations.