On November 5, 2024, voters across the United States head to the polls for the presidential election, which also includes key Senate, House, and gubernatorial races. Most states will begin closing their polling stations from around 6 p.m. EST to as late as 9 p.m. EST. Key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin will be closely monitored, as they may heavily influence the outcome.
After the polls close, preliminary results are expected to start rolling in within hours, although it could take days or even weeks for official tallies in some areas, especially in states that permit counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day. As mail-in and early voting have grown, officials anticipate delays in counting these ballots, particularly in competitive states with strict verification processes. This means that while some races may be called late on Election Night, final, certified results may not be available for several days.
Major news outlets like Politico, CNN, and PBS News will provide continuous live coverage of the results throughout Election Night and beyond, tracking real-time updates as more votes are counted and the paths to victory become clearer for each candidate
