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Otten also shared that renovation efforts at the Balsams are expected to begin next summer. In a lighthearted remark, he said, “We might as well use our right to vote while we’re here, since we own property and have, you know, our toothbrushes in our bathrooms.”
Nearby towns Millsfield and Hart’s Location have participated in midnight voting in past years, though they opted out this year. The practice of midnight voting in these small New Hampshire towns gained national attention in an episode of Aaron Sorkin’s “West Wing,” which depicted a fictional version of these communities.
Historically, Dixville Notch has leaned Democratic in recent elections. In 2020, the township’s five votes went to President Joe Biden. In 2016, Hillary Clinton received four of the seven votes, with two going to Trump and one to Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. In the January GOP primary, four Republicans and two independents cast their votes unanimously for former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
The midnight tie between Harris and Trump signals an interesting start to Election Day. Meanwhile, prominent figures voiced support for Trump just hours before voting began. Podcast host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan gave a last-minute endorsement, quashing speculation and showing strong support for Trump. Rogan’s endorsement followed a conversation with Elon Musk, where he said Musk made “the most compelling case for Trump.” Rogan declared, “For the record, yes, that’s an endorsement of Trump.”
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Trump also received a high-profile endorsement from Roberto Clemente Jr., the son of the Puerto Rican baseball icon Roberto Clemente. On stage with Trump in Pittsburgh, Clemente Jr. highlighted the significance of the day. “For the first time, I had to take a step forward. It is very important for me to support this man, because I believe tomorrow is a change of time,” he said, linking Trump’s platform with his family’s legacy of unity and goodwill.
With endorsements from both Clemente Jr. and Rogan, Trump heads into Election Day with momentum in key circles. For Dixville Notch and the nation, the early voting results serve as a symbolic opening for what promises to be a dynamic election season.
