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23:53 GMT, Monday, 3 November 2008

In pictures: US election countdown

Election volunteers set up precinct 8 at the Thankful Baptist Church in the SE section of Washington, DC

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On the eve of the United States presidential election, officials across the country are busy setting up polling stations.

John McCain and his wife Cindy in Tampa, Florida, on 3/11/08

John McCain and his wife Cindy in Tampa, Florida, on 3/11/08

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Republican candidate John McCain is undertaking an 11th-hour dash across seven states to shore up his support.

Senator John McCain

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He visited several key states, including Pennsylvania, on a whistle stop final day of campaigning.

Governor Sarah Palin

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McCain's running-mate Sarah Palin urged supporters in the swing state of Iowa not to give up the fight, despite trailing in opinion polls.

Barack Obama at a rally in Jacksonville, Florida

Barack Obama at a rally in Jacksonville, Florida

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Democratic candidate Barack Obama is targeting three states on his final day of campaigning - all won by the Republicans in 2004.

Barack Obama greets supporters at the rally in Jacksonville, Florida

Barack Obama greets supporters at the rally in Jacksonville, Florida

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He told supporters at a rally in Jacksonville, Florida, that change was just one day away.

Voters at an Ohio polling booth

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Millions of Americans voted early in the election, including in the key state of Ohio.

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