Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.

According to early exit polls, Catholic voters supported Trump over Harris by a nearly 20-point margin. In 2020, Catholics backed Biden, who would become America’s second Catholic president, by a five-point margin. In both years, more than 1 in 5 voters were Catholic.

If you've voted early or plan to vote today, you might be asked to participate in an exit poll. Here's what they are and how they work.