Early exit polls reveal 'angry' and 'dissatisfied' US voters as democracy, economy and abortion top list of major issues
Early exit poll data from election day in the US suggests the majority of American voters are unhappy with how the country is currently being run.
First national exit poll results were revealed by CNN after 5pm ET in the US, which found 72 per cent of Americans aren't satisfied with the direction of the government.
Following four years of the Biden-Harris administration, the poll survey found only 7 per cent of voters are "enthusiastic" about the state of the US and only 19 per cent are "satisfied".
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Early exit polls point to an 'angry' and 'dissatisfied' America. AP
Meanwhile, CNN noted 43 per cent of voters are "dissatisfied" and another 29 per cent are "angry".
The economy is a big issue for Trump voters who have cast their ballot, the exit polls suggest.
Immigration is the second biggest issue for Trump supporters this election.
Harris voters said the state of democracy was a top concern for them, followed by abortion.
CBS reported that Harris voters are generally more confident in the election being conducted fairly and with integrity, while Trump voters are less confident.
The majority of voters said they expect violence following the election results. AP
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Trump had a narrow lead on Harris with 51 per cent of voters choosing the former president as the one they trust the most the handle the economy.
Meanwhile, around seven in 10 voters expect violent reactions to the results of the 2024 election.
Trump's former deputy chief of staff Emma Doyle told Today she was "cautiously optimistic" about a Trump victory after seeing how the early exit polls are looking.
"It really comes down to who actually shows up, who takes the time to mail in a ballot," she said.
"Some people tend to think 'my vote doesn't count'."
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
The exit polls are a set of surveys asked to voters leaving polling stations about their political opinions and why they voted a certain way in the election.
Data from these polls which can characterise the direction an election is going are not usually reported until the polls are closed.
A national exit poll is conducted in the US on election day, while exit polls are also held in key states such as Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Nevada.
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