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When will we know the winner of the 2024 presidential election?

Vaseline October 28, 2024

Election day is fast approaching and millions of people will be heading to the polls to cast their votes.

Once the polls close on Election Day, the question becomes: When will we know who won?

How long does it take for a candidate to abandon the presidential race?

Usually the wait isn’t that long. In 1896, William Jennings Bryant took two days to concede the election to President William McKinley. Since then, most candidates have conceded the same day or the next day, with two exceptions: 2000 and 2020.

2000 presidential election

In 2000, the presidential race between Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush came down to Florida. The Sunshine State had voting problems with hangings and allegations of misconduct. The case went to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Bush. In total, it took Gore 36 days to concede the election.

2020 presidential election

In 2020, former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump, but it took four days for a winner to be declared. Trump posted on social media “He Won” referring to Biden on November 15, 2020, and said he would not serve another term on January 7, 2021 – a day after a riot on Capitol Hill. Trump never conceded the election.

When is Election Day 2024?

Election day is Tuesday, November 5.

How long will we wait for a winner of the presidential election?

Since the last presidential election in 2020, many of the sweeping election bills and voting access changes implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic have polarized lawmakers and become a source of division.

Now voters in crucial states like North Carolina are dealing with the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene.

In another major change, Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are fighting over whether, like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, they won’t be allowed to start processing absentee and mail-in ballots until Election Day, which is expected to delay the count.

Between the expected tension of the race and the time it will take to count all the ballots, it will take some time before a winner is determined.

American election fraud is rare. Republican pollsters disagree

Jim Womack, chairman of the local Republican Party in North Carolina, is training volunteers to monitor the Nov. 5 vote. Election officials in Lee County say they are concerned these sessions could lead to election disruptions.

Will Trump or Harris lead the presidential election?

Heading into the final weeks before Election Day, Harris and Trump are on even footing, according to an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll.

The survey puts Harris at 45%, Trump at 44%, a closer race than the August poll. Then, in the aftermath of the Democratic National Convention, Harris led Trump by 5 percentage points, 48% to 43%. The poll of 1,000 likely voters, conducted by landline and mobile phone from October 14 to 18, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

Other Presidential Race Indicators

Allan Lichtman, the historian known for accurately predicting nine of the 10 most recent presidential elections, has shared his prediction for this year’s race for the White House. He predicts Harris will win. In a video first reported by the New York Times, Lichtman explained that his prediction is based on a series of thirteen “keys” or true-false questions that measure the strength and performance of the incumbent in the White House assess.
Harris and Trump are neck-and-neck in the 2024 race for the White House. In a Real Clear Politics average of national polls, Harris leads Trump by 0.2 percentage points. The two are in a dead heat in every state of the battlefield.
The betting lines are in Trump’s favor. As of October 18, Trump’s odds of winning stood at 61% on Polymarket, a crypto trading platform, for the first time since Biden withdrew from the race. Betfair Exchange, the largest British peer-to-peer gambling platform, predicted on its temperature gauge on Thursday morning that Trump would likely win. Betting on presidential elections is not legal in the US

How to Vote in Delaware

Once you’ve made your decision and it’s time to vote, here’s what you need to know about voting in the First State:

When are the polls open in Delaware?

Polls in Delaware open at 7 a.m. on Election Day and close at 8 p.m.

How do you find your polling place in Delaware?

You can check the Delaware Department of Elections website and enter your address. Your voting location will then be found.

What do I need to vote in Delaware?

At the polling station, an employee will ask you for proof of identity. Allowed forms of identification include:

Valid photo ID
Copy of the energy bill
Bank statement
Government check, paycheck or other government document showing your address

Is there early voting in Delaware?

Yes, early voting for the general election began on October 25th and runs through November 3rd. Early voting locations will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the first five days of early voting and from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. for the last five days of early voting. pm All registered voters can vote early.

Early voting locations in Delaware

Province of New Castle

Appoquinimink State Service Center, 122 Silver Lake Road, Middletown
Christina Crossing, 501 S. Walnut St., Suite 13, Wilmington (tentative)
Claymont Community Center, 3301 Green St., Claymont
Department of Elections Warehouse, 220 Lisa Drive, New Castle
Hudson State Service Center, 501 Ogletown Road, Newark
Police Athletic League, 3707 N. Market St., Wilmington

Kent County

BPOE #1903 Elks Lodge, 200 S. Saulsbury Road, Dover
Crossroad Christian Church, 4867 N. Dupont Highway, Dover
Frederica Senior Center, 216 Market St., Frederica
Harrington Parks and Recreation, 114 E. Liberty St., Harrington

Sussex County

American Legion Post 28 Millsboro, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro
Department of Elections Warehouse, Georgetown, 542 S. Bedford St., Georgetown
Department of Elections Warehouse, Seaford, 200 Allen St., Seaford
Ellendale Fire Hall, 302 Main St., Ellendale
Laurel Fire Hall, 205 W. 10th St., Laurel
Margaret H. Rollins Community Center, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes
Millville Community Center, 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville
Roxana Fire Hall, 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford

Shane Brennan contributed to this story.

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When will we know the winner of the 2024 presidential election?