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US Election 2024: Key States and Potential Delays
A close US Presidential election is anticipated, with several key swing states and varying ballot counting rules that may cause delays in reporting results.
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- What is the current state of the US election race?
- The US election is a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with 270 electoral votes needed to win. Seven key swing states will likely determine the outcome, while many states consistently vote for the same party.
- When are the first election results expected to be released?
- Voting locations in the eastern US states close several hours earlier than those on the West Coast due to time zone differences. The first results are expected shortly after midnight Central European Time (CET), as the eastern polls close at 6 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Why are there anticipated delays in reporting Arizona’s election results?
- Arizona's high rate of mail-in voting and rules regarding when results can be released could result in a delayed count. The state’s allowance for processing ballots immediately after they’ve been received but not releasing results until after polls close creates uncertainty.
- Which states are considered the most crucial in determining the election outcome and why?
- Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are considered crucial swing states; their vote counts are anticipated to be significantly delayed due to rules permitting vote counting only on election day and the centralized processing of mail-in ballots.
- What are the potential issues that could delay the announcement of the Georgia election results?
- Georgia's hand-counting rule was overturned by a court, but it is anticipated there will still be delays in vote counting. Mail-in ballots from overseas may not be counted until several days after election day. This could prove significant in a close race.