Voice of America correspondent: U.S. election sees unusually high voter turnout

Speaking on Espreso TV, she said:

“The U.S. elections have been the top topic in American media for months. So, I wouldn't say anything surprising has happened today, November 5. There’s a lot of important news coming in from various states, especially swing states like Pennsylvania, where I am now.

For example, there have already been several reports of bomb threats in different states, which led to temporary suspensions of voting. But, eventually, voting is proceeding as usual. It’s clear now that the voter turnout is very high.”

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According to Solomko, those present at the polling stations, particularly the observers, have noted that this level of turnout has been unprecedented in recent years.

“We’ve been at a polling station in the suburbs of Philadelphia since the morning, and we've already seen numerous lines forming as people wait to vote. This is unusual because typically, if there are lines, it’s in the late afternoon, after people finish work. 

The polling station we're at is located in a 'red district,' meaning most of the residents are Republicans, and they’re openly supporting Donald Trump. Some people are even wearing Trump T-shirts, and a car with Trump flags showed up at the station. There’s a lot of energy, and today is a significant event, not just for the U.S., but for the entire world,” Solomko concluded.

• In Pennsylvania, a key state in the U.S. presidential election, 4,300 votes are being contested.