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    When will the first election results come in on election day 2024?

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    Tuesday is Election Day, the long-awaited end to a dramatic presidential campaign.

    While we may not know whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will be the projected winner at the end of the day, state results could trickle in shortly after the polls close, especially in states where it’s not a close race .

    In 2020, Kentucky and Vermont were among the first states where the Associated Press broke the race minutes after polls closed in each state.

    If this election follows a similar pattern, we could see states being called in one way or another around 7:00 PM ET.

    Here’s what else you need to know about when to expect results in the election.

    How do I vote in the 2024 elections? Your guide to polling places, deadlines and more

    When do the first polling stations close?

    Some states could start reporting results shortly after their polls close. According to 270toWin, these states are among the first to close:

    • Indiana – Polls close at 6:00 PM ET in most of the state
    • Kentucky – Polls close at 6:00 PM ET in most of the state
    • Florida – Polls close at 7:00 PM ET in most of the state
    • Vermont – Polls close at 7:00 PM ET
    • Virginia – Polls close at 7:00 PM ET
    • South Carolina – Polls close at 7:00 PM ET
    • Georgia – Polls close at 7:00 PM ET

    Local polling places may have different hours, so check with your local election officials to find out when the polls close in your area.

    When will the state election results be announced?

    The AP will not call any races until the last polls close in that state. While some polling places in Kentucky and Indiana close at 6:00 PM ET, time zone differences mean the last polls in that state won’t close until 7:00 PM ET.

    Therefore, the first results may arrive at 7pm or shortly afterwards.

    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 morning hours the day after the election.

    In 2000, it took 35 days to declare Republican George W. Bush the winner, the longest delay in history.

    Contributors: John Fritze, Sam Woodward

    Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley.

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