US Election 2024: A Long Night Ahead?

US Election 2024: A Long Night Ahead?

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US Election 2024: A Long Night Ahead?

Analysis of the expected timeline for vote counting in key swing states during the upcoming US election, with potential delays.

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Steve KornackiJoe BidenDonald TrumpKamala HarrisAdrian Fontes
Why might Pennsylvania's results be delayed?
Pennsylvania, with 19 Electoral College votes, is another crucial state, and its results will likely be delayed until after 8 p.m. ET due to rules requiring later processing of mail-in ballots.
What is Steve Kornacki's prediction for election night?
Steve Kornacki, an MSNBC political analyst, predicts a long and suspenseful election night, potentially lasting for days, due to the close race and the need to count votes in several key states.
Which states are expected to start releasing results early?
Five swing states in the East, including Georgia and North Carolina, will begin counting votes early, but the process could still be lengthy due to the high number of early and mail-in ballots.
What is the expected timeline for results in Arizona and Nevada?
Arizona and Nevada, Western states with many mail-in ballots, are expected to have delayed results, with Arizona's Secretary of State warning it could take 10 to 13 days to count all ballots.
How has Michigan changed its rules for vote counting, and what is the impact?
Michigan, which changed its rules to allow earlier processing of mail-in ballots, still anticipates results later in the evening, and an automatic recount will be triggered if the margin is close.