Polls have begun to close on the eastern part of the United States, marking the closing stages of a highly contentious US presidential election.
Media organizations are projecting initial victories for Trump in the Republican strongholds of Kentucky and Indiana.
Hillary Clinton is expected to win in the Democrat friendly state of Vermont.
Polling data gives the edge to Hillary Clinton in several battleground states like Florida, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
But Donald Trump has garnered enthusiasm from white working class voters in states like Ohio.
Political analyst Michael Mosettig says Trump's confrontation with his party's political establishment may end up hurting his chances.
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