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When Will We Know the Result of the 2024 US Election?

After one of the most unpredictable election years in American history, the country is once again on the brink of choosing its next president. Here’s what you need to know about when to expect results.

Key Dates:

• Tuesday, 5 November US time: Election Day
• Overnight Tuesday to Wednesday (NZ Time): Voting begins in New Zealand
• Wednesday, 6 November early evening US time: Polls close for the final state

Who Are the Candidates?

Incumbent President Donald Trump will be running against Vice-President Kamala Harris, who would become the first woman president if elected.

When Will Results Start Rolling In?

Polls begin closing in Eastern Standard Time (EST) at 6pm on November 6th, which is 12pm NZ time. Each hour thereafter sees more states closing their polls until all have closed.

• 7pm EST: Florida, Georgia
• 8pm EST: North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas
• 9pm EST: Alaska, Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Wisconsin
• 10pm EST: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming
• 11pm EST: Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Puerto Rico (for Democrats Abroad)

Which States Matter Most?

The swing states that could decide the election are Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Michigan.

When Do We Usually Know a Winner?

It’s not uncommon for the presidential winner not to be named on Election Night. The 2020 election was officially declared on November 7th, four days after the vote.

What Factors Could Influence the Outcome?

• The number of mail-in and early votes could significantly impact the results, especially if there are long lines or delays in counting these votes.
• Controversial issues such as gun control, healthcare reform, immigration, and taxation could sway undecided voters.
• Foreign interference, scandals, and negative campaigning could also affect the outcome.

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