As the U.S. presidential election approaches, key battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan are central to determining the Electoral College outcome, with polls opening and closing at various times on Election Day. Early voting is heavily encouraged across states to avoid long lines, and in California, hundreds of additional vote centers have opened in Los Angeles County to accommodate increased voter turnout. Voters in California can cast ballots early in person or via mail, with mail-in ballots needing to be postmarked by Election Day. Meanwhile, states like Georgia are dealing with ongoing legal challenges related to the previous election results, which have impacted current electoral proceedings. Local elections in areas like Bennington County are also drawing attention with competitive races for state Senate and House seats. In Point Pleasant, New Jersey, early voting continues, with voters able to participate in local and federal contests, including the presidential race featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.