New York, New York - Millions of voters across the nation are casting their vote for president on Election Day 2024, and TAG24 NEWS was live on the scene at polling stations to get the pulse on the day everyone has been waiting for - with just one word.

With the race being one of the closest in US history, either Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris will soon be deemed the next president.

On a day that holds the key to the next four years, TAG24 NEWS took to the streets in New York City and New Jersey on Tuesday to ask voters how they are feeling on Election Day in one word.

"Uncertain," said 21-year-old Ellie as she cast her vote in Midtown Manhattan. "From friends and family members I've spoken with, and reading pollsters' reports, I'm honestly really not sure what to expect with today's outcome."

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First-time voter Shashank said: "It was really fun and great energy [in the polling station]. It was nice to be here and I felt the support. We'll find out what happens the rest of the day. Our friend is organizing a watch party, so we're all going to be together later."

Even those running for office were feeling the excitement.

"Very optimistic and very energized by what I see on the streets of Manhattan," Allison Greenfield, candidate for Manhattan Civil Court Judge, told us. "I'm excited to watch the results come in tonight."

"I'm feeling great. I always get a little scared in the political realm because I'm not as well-versed as I hope to be," young voter Dylan admitted. "I'm proud of myself for just coming out and taking the steps to register to vote and doing my research. I feel like I'm doing my civic duty. I know this election is insane and has so many stakes."

But there was one word overall that voters kept repeating again and again.

During our time at the polls, there was one word many voters said was resonating with them.

"Hopeful," Manhattan resident Sunny said of how she was feeling on Election Day. "I know how important it is to vote. My daughter works with Generation Citizen, a non-profit organization that runs programs for middle schools teaching the importance of civic education. I'm her mother, I live vicariously through my daughter, and that's why I'm here."

Rodger, a passerby proudly sporting a "Kamala" hat with his wife as they were visiting from Oklahoma, told us they voted early in their mostly Republican county.

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"I make sure I got it done and that it's in the books!" Roger said of voting on October 30.

"I feel hopeful," he added. "I have a hard time believing it's even close. So hopeful that the polls are wrong."

"We come from a red state," Cindy explained. "Almost all of our neighbors are Republicans, and we're friends with them. They're conservative and don't watch the news. When no one else is around, sometimes they'll tell you, 'Trump is a bad guy.' But when anyone else is around, they're very resistant to say anything negative about Trump, because of the Party."

"This isn't about Party," Roger added of his take. "Even conservatives should know Trump is not really representing them. He wants to be a king. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and that's all he knows."

Even those who could not cast their own vote were tuned into the heightened feelings of the moment outside the polls.

"I think it's one of the most important days for Americans, certainly," said Anastasia from Russia. "I can see that people are really divided, and with Democrats and Republicans running very close, the race is very tight.

"A lot is at stake today."

Concerns have been raised throughout the race about election integrity, and the possibility of voter fraud swaying the presidential results, causing both voters and officials to take voting protocol extra seriously.

But some on Election Day weren't convinced it's being taken seriously enough.

Outside a polling station in Woodland Park, a suburb in Northern New Jersey, a voter named John complained that he was not asked to show identification when he voted, and there was no security on the premises to deter possible fraudsters.

Corina, a voter from a more populated district nearby, said she had a much different experience. She waited in a long line at her station, which was well guarded.

A common feeling among many voters was anticipation for the results to come in, as the race has felt particularly long and draining.

"Personally, I'm tired. I'm ready for all this to be over," a voter named Chris admitted. "I'm excited to see who wins, but I think the country is finally ready to move on."

One thing's for sure: voters are ready for the results, and to make their voices heard.

Keep up to date with live updates as Election Day rolls on here and on our social media.