Early in-person voting in Erie County, PA, is set to begin in the first week of October 2024, contradicting earlier reports claiming a September start. Voters will have until October 21 to register and until October 29 to apply for mail ballots or vote early. Meanwhile, national polls indicate a close race between candidates Harris and Trump, with undecided voters still influencing the outcome as both candidates prepare for the final stretch leading to the election. The first presidential debate between Harris and Trump highlighted contrasting views on immigration and foreign policy, with Harris asserting her independence from Biden and Trump attacking her policies. In the Bega Valley, Australia, local elections are taking place on September 14, with a notable increase in voter turnout during pre-polling. The debate and the upcoming elections underscore the complex dynamics shaping the political landscape ahead of critical voting periods.