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    When will we know the results of the 2024 presidential election? How it works

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    This coming week, millions of people across the country will cast their votes for the next president of the United States.

    As the polls begin to close on November 5, especially during such a polarizing election, many will begin to wonder when a winner will be declared.

    How long does it take for a presidential candidate to concede?

    For the most part, in modern history, it doesn’t take that long to declare a winner of the presidential election, with the losing candidate typically conceding shortly after Election Day.

    The tradition of concessions began in 1896, when Democrat William Jennings Bryan conceded to Republican William McKinley two days after the election.

    According to National Geographic, Bryan sent a telegram to McKinley congratulating him and saying, “We have presented the issue to the American people and their will is law.”

    Since then, as reported by USA TODAY, most candidates have conceded within a day or two of the election.

    For example, in 2012, Republican Mitt Romney conceded to President Barack Obama during the early hours of Wednesday, November 7, the morning after the election.

    In 2016, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton conceded to former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 9, the day after the election.

    Is a Concession Required to Declare a Winner?

    Although a concession has become a common courtesy, according to National Geographic, it is not a formal part of the election process and there are no legal consequences if a candidate chooses not to concede.

    Moreover, a concession is not legally binding, as was evident during the 2000 elections, when Democratic candidate Al Gore conceded to Republican George W. Bush. Shortly afterwards, his concession was revoked because the results were too close to predict, according to History.com.

    Weeks of legal battles and vote recounts in Florida ended with a controversial Supreme Court ruling, and Gore ultimately conceded to Bush again 36 days after the election.

    The 2020 elections

    During the 2020 election, results were announced four days after Election Day on November 3.

    On January 7, 2021, following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, Trump acknowledged the fact that President Joe Biden would be inaugurated in the coming weeks, saying “a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20.”

    As for the upcoming elections, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS found that 30% of elected voters believe that Trump, if necessary, would not accept the results and concede once the votes are certified.

    How long can we expect to wait before a winner is declared?

    As USA TODAY reported, given the expected tension of the race and the time it will take for ballots to be counted, it will likely take some time before a winner is declared.

    According to USA TODAY, several factors could contribute to the count’s delay, including the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the recent changes in voting laws across the country and the fact that key swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin cannot begin counting of incoming and absent items. voting until election day.

    What time do the polls close on November 5?

    Polls across the United States will close at different times on November 5.

    While there are some local exceptions, most of New Jersey will close at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, while states on the West Coast will close at 11:00 PM Eastern Time, according to 270 to Win.

    Closing times in battleground states range from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time.

    Polls in Alaska and Hawaii will be open at the latest with a closing time of noon Eastern Time.

    Voting in New Jersey

    In-person early voting opened in New Jersey on October 26 and will remain open through November 3. The polling stations are open from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 8pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

    For information about voting in New Jersey, including polling places and drop box locations, visit the NJ Voter Information Portal at https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml.

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