As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, anticipation surrounding the outcome and the announcement of the next president is mounting. With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris leading their respective parties, voters are keeping a close eye on key battleground states. The timeline for when the results will be predicted and a winner declared remains a point of interest, especially with the potential for close margins in several states.
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Below you can read when you can expect the election results and how the winner will be announced after election day.
The US presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. On this day, Americans will cast their votes to elect the next president. The main candidates are Donald Trump for the Republican Party and Kamala Harris for the Democrats.
Traditionally, media outlets begin projecting results on election night, as soon as they receive polling data. State-by-state results often reveal the likely winner before all the votes are counted. But officials can’t immediately declare a formal winner, especially in closely contested elections or when mail-in and early votes take longer to count.
