Americans are going to the polls to elect a new president.

According to a poll conducted jointly by NBC and the Wall Street Journal, President Barack Obama received the support of 48 percent of likely voters to Romney’s 47 percent.

According to a poll carried out by ABC and the Washington Post, Obama garnered 49 percent of likely voters and Romney 48 percent.

A projection of the winner is set to emerge from late Wednesday afternoon or evening, Korea time.