First unrest? A man with a torch detained near the Capitol.

In the USA, a man who tried to enter the Capitol building with a torch soaked in a combustible odor was detained. This was reported by the Capitol police.

The man was stopped during a check at the Capitol Visitor Center. He had a torch and a flare with him. The Visitor Center is closed for investigation.

It is currently unknown whether this incident is related to the US presidential elections.

Security-related incidents have been recorded in Maine, Georgia, and North Carolina, but have not been proven credible. Voting was halted at certain polling stations in Georgia due to reports of bombing threats.

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US presidential candidate Donald Trump has already voted in Florida along with his wife Melania Trump.

Trump urged his voters to stay in lines at polling stations no matter how long it takes.

Also, US vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance voted and stated that he expects his party's victory.

The US elections are held in two stages. On November 5th, national voting takes place, and on December 17th, electors, representatives of each state and the District of Columbia, vote. The electors' votes are sent to the US Congress for counting on January 6, 2025. To win, candidates need to receive at least 270 electoral votes.

Results from the first polling station in the town of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire are known. This is a small settlement on the border with Canada.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has established a command post in Washington for tracking and responding to threats related to the presidential elections.