'crucial for US democracy' as millions of votes are counted in a tight presidential race.The First Minister tweeted this morning as the results came in, adding that she hoped 'we would hear the voices of Republicans who understand the importance of that' in a thinly veiled swipe at Donald Trump who has accused his rival of trying to 'steal' victory.Incumbent Trump and Democrat challenger Joe Biden are neck and neck with some key states still to declare their votes.Her message follows from