Election officials across the USA have introduced high-security measures to protect themselves against threats of violence ahead of America's election today.

It has been a presidential campaign season fraught with aggression.

Fear of election violence is not surprising. On 6 January, 2021, a mob of Trump supporters incited by the former president stormed the United States Capitol Building in Washington.

Some say it is the beginning of the end of democracyA system of government based on the idea of rule by the people.. Even if election day proceeds without a hitch, we should not have to protect voters and officials with guns.

With a tight race expected in many states, the election is set to be uncertain. It is unlikely a winner will be named until the day after voting takes place, and the process will likely be set back by legal challenges.

Some wonder if the election officials will even have time to count the votes before American democracy crumbles into ashes.

Will there be a result tomorrow?

Yes! Many will want to call the vote as soon as possible to avoid unrest and disorder.

No! We should prepare for plenty of uncertainty. We could be waiting for a day or longer.