Key states likely to decide US presidential election as candidates face tight race

The U.S. presidential election is expected to be decided in a few key states, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump competing for the majority of the 538 electoral college votes. Both candidates need to secure 270 votes to win. Harris's path to victory relies on winning the northeastern states known as the "blue wall," which she narrowly won in 2020. Trump, however, has a history of winning these states and could reclaim them, needing only one to secure a victory. Polling shows a tight race, with many states considered toss-ups. Recent polls indicate potential surprises, such as Harris leading in Iowa, a state previously thought to favor Trump. The election results may take days to finalize due to the close competition.