Election Day Timeline: Seven States to Watch
Washington — The results on election day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Key Visits
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump have visited these states the most. Together, these states are likely to deliver the Electoral College votes needed for the winning candidate to get a majority of 270.
Election Day Timeline
It will be a game of hopscotch to keep up with key times in each of the states, which stretch across four different time zones.
Arizona
- Polls open at 8 a.m. EST
- Polls close at 9 p.m. EST
- Results will be released after all precincts have reported or one hour after all polls are closed, whichever is first.
- The Associated Press first reported Arizona results at 10:02 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 3, election day, and declared Biden the winner at 2:51 a.m. on Nov. 4.
Georgia
- Polls open at 7 a.m. EST
- Polls close at 7 p.m. EST
- Results will be released after all votes are counted.
- The AP first reported Georgia results at 7:20 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 3 and declared Biden the winner at 7:58 p.m. on Nov. 19, more than two weeks after election day.
Michigan
- Polls open at 7 a.m. EST
- Polls close at 8 p.m. EST (most of the state) or 9 p.m. EST (some areas)
- Results will be released after all precincts have reported.
- The AP first reported Michigan results at 8:08 p.m. EST on Nov. 3 and declared Biden the winner at 5:58 p.m. on Nov. 4.
Nevada
- Polls open at 10 a.m. EST
- Polls close at 10 p.m. EST
- Results will be released after the last person in line has voted.
- The AP first reported Nevada results at 11:41 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 3 and declared Biden the winner at 12:13 p.m. on Nov. 7.
North Carolina
- Polls open at 6:30 a.m. EST
- Polls close at 7:30 p.m. EST
- Results will be released after all votes are counted.
- The AP first reported results at 7:42 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 3 and declared Trump the winner at 3:49 p.m. on Nov. 13.
Pennsylvania
- Polls open at 7 a.m. EST
- Polls close at 8 p.m. EST
- Results will be released after all precincts have reported.
- The AP first reported results at 8:09 p.m. on Nov. 3 and declared Biden the winner at 11:25 a.m. EST on Nov. 7.
Wisconsin
- Polls open at 8 a.m. EST
- Polls close at 9 p.m. EST
- Results will be released after all precincts have reported.
- The AP first reported Wisconsin results at 9:07 p.m. on Nov. 3 and declared Biden the winner at 2:16 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 4.
Conclusion
The seven states mentioned above will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the election. With key visitations from Vice President Harris and former President Trump, these states are likely to deliver the necessary electoral votes for the winning candidate. Stay tuned for updates on the results as they come in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the seven states that will determine the election outcome?
A: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Q: Who have visited these states the most?
A: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump.
Q: What is the expected outcome in these states?
A: The seven states are likely to deliver the necessary electoral votes for the winning candidate.
Q: When will the results be released in each state?
A: Refer to the table above for specific times and dates for each state.
