Key States to Watch
As millions of Americans head to the polls today, all eyes are on seven crucial swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. These states are currently too close to call and hold the key to determining whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will emerge victorious.
Electoral College Votes at Stake
With a combined total of 93 electoral college votes, these swing states will play a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of the election. Pennsylvania, in particular, with its 19 electoral college votes, is a major battleground that could tip the scales in favor of either candidate.
The Path to Victory
For Harris, winning Pennsylvania could pave the way to victory with just 25 additional votes needed. On the other hand, if Trump secures Pennsylvania, he would require 32 more electoral college votes to secure the presidency, assuming he wins other states he is expected to carry.
Counting the Votes
An interactive graph by Trending In The News will track the progress of each of these seven states as the votes are counted. Despite over 83 million early and postal votes already cast, some states, including Pennsylvania, are only beginning to count postal votes today, potentially delaying the final results from these crucial swing states.
Closing Times for Swing States
Georgia will be the first swing state to close its polls at 7pm ET, followed by North Carolina 30 minutes later, and Pennsylvania at 8pm ET. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona will close their polls at 9pm ET, with Nevada wrapping up voting at 10pm ET. Alaska will be the last to close its polls at 1am ET on Wednesday, marking the end of voting across all 50 states.
