When Will We Know the Final Results of the U.S. Election Between Trump and Harris?
Election Day:
🗓️ Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Poll Opening Times:
📍 Varies by state—most polls open between 7 AM and 9 AM local time (10:00 - 15:00 GMT).
Poll Closing Times:
🕓 Polls close across the U.S. between 7 PM and 11 PM Eastern Time (00:00 - 05:00 GMT). Closing times vary by state and county.
When Do Results Start Coming In?
📊 Counting begins after polls close, around 7 PM Eastern Time (00:00 GMT), with early results coming in from eastern states first. Western states will report later, which could mean initial projections start forming earlier in the night.
If It’s a Close Race...
🎲 In a tightly contested election, it may take days to confirm the winner. Experts say we may not know the final outcome on election night—prepare for a longer wait if necessary!
Current Poll Status:
🌐 Harris holds a slight 1.2-point lead nationally (according to FiveThirtyEight). However, key voting groups could tip the scales, so surprises are possible.
Key Swing States to Watch:
⚡ Pennsylvania (19 votes), North Carolina (16 votes), Georgia (16 votes), Michigan (15 votes), Arizona (11 votes), Wisconsin (10 votes), Nevada (6 votes).
Total Electoral Votes Needed to Win:
🔹 270 out of 538
Stay tuned, and keep patience ready! It could be a close and exciting election night.