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2024 US Election: A Guide
Analysis of the 2024 US Presidential Election, focusing on key swing states, the Electoral College, and potential delays in final results.
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Kamala HarrisDonald TrumpJoe BidenHilary Clinton
- How is the US President elected?
- The 2024 US Presidential election will be decided by the Electoral College, not a popular vote. Each state's electoral votes go to the candidate winning the popular vote in that state, and the winner needs a majority of 270 votes out of 538.
- When will we know the final result?
- The winner may not be known on election night, depending on the closeness of the race and the time it takes to count absentee ballots in states with such processes. Results in several states could take days to finalize.
- What are the potential challenges to the result?
- Trump has indicated he may contest the results, similar to his actions in 2020, particularly if the election is close. News organizations will issue projections based on unofficial results, which may differ from official results that will come later.
- Which states are considered crucial in the 2024 election?
- Six swing states are considered crucial: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states could heavily influence the final outcome due to their relatively close division of voters.
- What is the timeline of events for UK viewers to follow the election?
- The timeline for UK viewers is as follows: 10 PM - exit polls, midnight-1 AM - early battleground results (Georgia and North Carolina), 1 AM-2 AM - Pennsylvania results, 2 AM-3 AM - Arizona, Wisconsin and Michigan results, and 3 AM onwards - Nevada and remaining states.