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As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the anticipation surrounding the results and the announcement of the next president is intensifying. With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris leading their respective parties, voters are closely watching key battleground states. The timeline for when results are projected and the winner declared remains a point of interest, especially with the potential for close margins in several states.
Here’s when to expect the election results and how the winner is declared after Election Day.
US Elections 2024 results and winner announcement date
The US presidential election is set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. On this day, Americans will cast their votes to elect the next president. The main candidates are Donald Trump for the Republican Party and Kamala Harris for the Democrats.
Traditionally, media outlets start projecting results on election night as they receive polling data. State-by-state results frequently reveal the likely winner before all ballots are counted. However, officials may not declare a formal winner immediately, especially in closely contested elections or when mail-in and early votes take longer to count.
The announcement of the official winner could take several days after Election Day, as seen in previous elections like 2020. In swing states or key battlegrounds, slower vote-counting processes can delay projections, making the results less clear on election night.
The US election process allows time for counting absentee and mail-in ballots, which have increased significantly in recent years. Despite early projections, states take time to finalize and certify their results. This process culminates in the Electoral College vote in December, where candidates must secure 270 electoral votes to officially become the president-elect.
After the election, either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be sworn in on Inauguration Day in January 2025. This event marks the peaceful transfer of power and the start of the new administration’s four-year term. The transition period allows the new president to prepare their cabinet and set legislative priorities for the coming term.
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