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2024 US Election Night Guide
Analysis of the 2024 US Presidential Election night, including key states, expected timelines, and potential post-election scenarios.
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- How will the US presidential election be decided?
- The US presidential election will be decided by the Electoral College, not the national popular vote. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win, and the result will likely depend on key battleground states.
- Why is Pennsylvania a crucial state, and what factors might delay its results?
- Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes make it crucial; a win for either candidate here will significantly impact the overall outcome. Slow ballot counting may delay Pennsylvania's declaration.
- What insights will exit polls provide, and what states will be early indicators?
- Exit polls, released around 10 pm UK time, will offer insights into voter motivations but won't project final results. Georgia and North Carolina will be early indicators, but results may take hours or even days.
- What scenarios are likely after the polls close, regardless of the declared winner?
- The final hours will see polls close in California and Alaska, but legal challenges and claims of election interference are likely regardless of the outcome, potentially delaying final declaration.
- What other key battleground states will be watched, and what uncertainty might remain?
- Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin are other key battleground states closing polls around 2 am UK time. Nevada's results, though potentially less decisive, could still add uncertainty.