With only a few hours left until some states close their polling stations, many are wondering who will become the next President and Vice President of the United States. The race between Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and Republican candidates Donald Trump and J.D. Vance will be decided by who secures the majority of electoral college votes. According to The New York Times’ national average poll, as of Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Harris-Walz leads with 49%, while Trump-Vance stands at 48%.
To find out when the nation will learn the results, read on below.
What Time Will the President Be Announced?
With polling stations closing at different times, vote counting is a lengthy process, requiring time to ensure accuracy. While a winner could be announced tonight, it may take hours or even days for the final count.
When Will We Know Who the Next President Is?
Election Day ends on November 5, when voting officially closes, after which votes are counted to determine the next President and Vice President who will serve in the White House.
When Do Polls Close in the United States?
Polling station closing times vary by state. According to CBS News, here is the schedule:
7 p.m. Eastern Time
Georgia
Indiana (Eastern counties close at 6 p.m. ET)
Kentucky (Eastern counties close at 6 p.m. ET)
South Carolina
Vermont
Virginia
7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
North Carolina
Ohio
West Virginia
8 p.m. Eastern Time
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida (Eastern counties)
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire (hours vary)
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
9 p.m. Eastern Time
Arizona
Colorado
Iowa
Kansas (except four western counties)
Louisiana
Michigan (except four counties)
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota (except eight counties)
South Dakota (Eastern counties)
Texas (except three western counties)
Wisconsin
Wyoming
10 p.m. Eastern Time
11 p.m. Eastern Time
California
Idaho (Southern counties)
Oregon (Malheur County)
Washington
12 a.m. Eastern Time
1 a.m. Eastern Time
