Tuesday is Election Day, the expected end to an exciting presidential campaign.
Although we may not know whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris is the projected winner by the end of the day, state results could start rolling in shortly after the polls close, especially in states where there is no The race is close.
In 2020, Kentucky and Vermont were among the first states to do so news agency The race was called minutes after polls closed in each state.
If this election follows a similar pattern, we may start to see states called in one way or another around 7 PM ET.
Here’s what else you should know about when you can expect the election results.
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When do early polls close?
Some states could begin announcing results shortly after the polls close. according to 270 to winThese states are among the first to be closed:
- Indiana – Polls close at 6pm ET in most parts of the state
- Kentucky – Polls close at 6pm ET in most parts of the state
- Florida – Polls close at 7 pm ET in most parts of the state
- Vermont – Polls close at 7 p.m. ET
- Virginia – Polls close at 7 p.m. ET
- SOUTH CAROLINA – Polls close at 7 p.m. ET
- Georgia – Polls close at 7 p.m. ET
Local polling places may have different business hours, so check that Check with local election officials To find out when polls close in your area.
When will the state election results begin to be announced?
AP We won’t call the races Until the final polls close in that state. While some polls in Kentucky and Indiana close at 6 PM ET, time zone differences mean the latest polls in that state won’t close until 7 PM ET
Therefore, the earliest results could appear at 7pm or shortly thereafter.
When were the previous presidential elections called?
In 2020, it took four days for President Joe Biden to be declared the winner.
In 2016, Trump was declared the winner in the early hours of the morning after the election.
In 2000, it took 35 days for Republican George W. Bush to be declared the winner, the longest delay in history.
Contributing: John Fritz, Sam Woodward
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