“US Election Day arrives after surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at polls”

Key points

• Early voting turnout is on pace to exceed the last midterm elections two years ago.
• President Trump has pursued various measures to influence state election administration.
• The Justice Department and Homeland Security have been involved in investigations over noncitizen voting claims.
• Supreme Court rulings blocked several of the administration's efforts to influence elections.
• Polling sites open in several states, with weather and postal delays posing potential challenges.