The early voting process in the USA has ended: Voters are counting down to the big election day.

The early voting process, which began in some states across America, came to an end as of Sunday evening. In many states, including New York, the early voting process that ended on Sunday evening was completed in some states by Saturday afternoon. However, early voting will continue in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington until the general election day.

78 million Americans voted early

According to the latest data released by the University of Florida’s Election Lab, 78 million voters across the U.S. voted early. In a country with over 240 million registered voters, more than 42 million early voters cast their ballots in person, while 35 million voters sent their votes by mail.

Eyes on the big election day on November 5

On the big election day, Tuesday, November 5, voting will begin at 6:00 AM local time across the U.S. and will end at 9:00 PM in New York. The voting hours vary by state according to their own election rules. Presidential candidates will continue their rallies in swing states to reach voters until election day.

U.S. election process: Steps to vote

Voters wishing to cast their ballots in U.S. elections first verify their registered status by showing their identification. Once their registration is confirmed by the system, ballots are printed for the approved voters and they are directed to the booths. After marking their candidates, voters then upload their ballots into scanning machines. The machines scan the ballot, store it in a secure compartment, and display a message on the screen indicating that the voting process has been successfully completed.

Stickers and pens for early voters

The U.S. Election Commission has provided special “I voted early” stickers and pens for early voters. Additionally, during the voting process, security forces maintained a 24/7 watch in front of each polling center, and security measures were kept at a high level.

Election night: Trump in Florida, Harris in Washington DC

Presidential candidates will continue their campaigns in swing states until election day. Republican candidate Donald Trump is reported to be following the election night at his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida. His rival Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University. It was stated that Harris will watch the results with her team at her university in Washington DC.