Today, November 5, is the day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which will have a big impact on politics. Voters are waiting for the start of the vote count and the announcement of the final results as they walk to the polls.

In the US, polling places will open from 7 to 9 a.m. local time, and most will close from 7 to 11 p.m. Eastern time. Vote counting will start as soon as the polls shut, and preliminary findings should be available a few hours after the first polls close at 7 PM ET. However, because of varying municipal laws and vote-counting techniques, the timeliness of results might change greatly from state to state.

Impact of Early Voting:

Nearly 78 million Americans have already cast votes in this election, showing the high participation for early voting. As states process both early and election-day ballots, this early involvement may have an impact on the accuracy and timeliness of the results.

• Georgia: 8:00 PM EST
• North Carolina: 7:30 PM EST
• Pennsylvania: 8:00 PM EST
• Michigan: 8:00 PM EST
• Arizona: 9:00 PM EST
• Wisconsin: 9:00 PM EST
• Nevada: 7:00 PM EST

State-Specific Methods for Counting:

Vote-counting laws vary from state to state, which may cause delays in the release of final totals. For example:

• Given that state law requires that all early votes be counted and reported by 8 PM ET on election night, Georgia is anticipated to make its early results announcements swiftly.

• By midnight, North Carolina hopes to deliver final results.

• On the other hand, Pennsylvania may see delays akin to those seen in the 2020 election, when limitations on processing postal votes until Election Day caused results to be finalized over a period of days.

Overview of National Polls:

According to recent national surveys, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are in a close battle. According to recent surveys:

• Harris is up by four points, according to PBS News/NPR/Marist (51% to 47%).

• A two-point advantage in Morning Consult results (49% to 47%).

• A three-point lead in ABC/Ipsos polling (49% to 46%).

Given how competitive this election season is, several polls show a tie.

States in Swing:

The election’s outcome will be heavily influenced by important swing states including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada. Together, these states account for 93 Electoral College votes; to win, a candidate must receive at least 270 of the 538 total votes. These states’ dynamics are especially important since they have the potential to change depending on voter choices and turnout.

The counting procedure and the speed at which states may submit their findings will be the focus of attention throughout the day. The excitement surrounding this election is a reflection of both its importance and the changing landscape of American elections.