When to expect 2024 US presidential election result?
Donald trump and kamala harris
As the voting has begun in many US states on Tuesday (Nov. 5) to choose between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Kamala Harris, the state results could start pouring in shortly after the polls close, especially in states where there is not a close race.
Sometimes, US election results are declared within hours of the polls closing, however, this year's elections could lead to a longer wait due to the tight race between the two candidates.
The first polls are scheduled to close at 6:00 EST on Tuesday evening, and the last at 01:00 EST early on Wednesday.
States that are among the earliest to close
According to 270toWin, an American political website that projects who will win the presidential, House of Representatives, Senate, and gubernatorial elections, some states could start reporting results shortly after their polls close.
- Indiana - Polls close at 6 pm ET in most of the state
- Kentucky - Polls close at 6 pm ET in most of the state
- Florida - Polls close at 7 pm ET in most of the state
- Vermont - Polls close at 7 pm ET
- Virginia - Polls close at 7 pm ET
- South Carolina - Polls close at 7 pm ET
- Georgia - Polls close at 7 pm ET
Meanwhile, local polls may have different hours.
In some of the past presidential races, the victory has been announced late on election night, or early the next morning.
However, this year, the neck-to-neck race in many states could mean a longer wait for the victory announcement.
Moreover, narrow victories between the two candidates could also lead to recounts.
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When were previous presidential election results announced?
In the last presidential election in 2020, it took four days for President Joe Biden to be declared the winner.
Meanwhile, in 2016, Trump's victory was announced in the early hours of the morning of the day after elections.
However, in 2000, it took 35 days to declare Republican George W Bush the winner, which marked the longest delay in US history.
(With inputs from agencies)
