LIVE: The first results of the 2024 presidential election are rolling in as voting wraps up in the first two swing states
The showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is reaching its climax.
After months of anticipation, the showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is reaching its apex.
Fortune will be reporting on the election as it unfolds throughout the night and into the following morning. We have results, maps, reactions, and much more.
As we wait for the first results to arrive, here’s some important information as Election Day turns to Election Night.
What are the results looking like so far?
Our official tally:
- Kamala Harris has been declared victor in 4 states—Vermont, Maryland, Connecticut, and Massachusetts—capturing 35 electoral votes.
- Donald Trump has been declared victor in 9 states—Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee—capturing 95 electoral votes.
Remember, you need 270 electoral votes to win the U.S. presidential election.
What are the biggest headlines so far?
When do polls close?
Below is a complete rundown of when polls will close for every U.S. state. Worth noting: Parts of some states close earlier than others, which we’ve flagged.
6:00 p.m. ET: Kentucky (some polls close), Indiana (some polls close)
7:00 p.m. ET: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Florida (some polls close), New Hampshire (some polls close)
7:30 p.m. ET: North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia, Florida (some polls close), New Hampshire (some polls close)
8:00 p.m. ET: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Kansas (some polls close), Michigan (some polls close), North Dakota (some polls close), South Dakota (some polls close), Texas (some polls close)
8:30 p.m. ET: Arkansas, Kansas (some polls close), Michigan (some polls close), North Dakota (some polls close), South Dakota (some polls close), Texas (some polls close)
9:00 p.m. ET: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming
10:00 p.m. ET: Montana, Nevada, Utah, Idaho (some polls close), Oregon (some polls close)
11:00 p.m. ET: California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Midnight ET: Hawaii, Alaska (some polls close)
1:00 a.m. ET: Alaska
Where can I watch the election results live?
Great question; we have a whole post about exactly that.
What are the polls saying?
Here’s a rundown of the notable final polls:
NPR/PBS News/Marist: 51% Harris, 47% Trump
Reuters/Ipsos: 51% Harris, 47% Trump
ABC News/Ipsos: 49% Harris, 46% Trump
New York Times/Siena College: Harris leads in all but one swing state (Michigan)
What about prediction markets?
Polymarket users are betting on a Trump win—60% for the former president compared to 39% for the vice president, as of Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
On PredictIt, Trump and Harris are in a deadlock.
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