Live: US presidential election results – the swing states

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris have campaigned vigorously in the seven critical swing states in an effort to sway undecided voters and tackle the issues that matter most to them. As Election Day begins, all eyes will be on the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, though it may take some time before the final results are confirmed.

Georgia: 16 Electoral Votes

The first significant election results are expected to come from Georgia, where polling stations will close at 7pm local time (1am in Paris). As mandated by state law, early voting ballots will also be counted. We should have a clear picture of who will receive the state’s 16 electoral votes shortly after polls close.

North Carolina: 16 Electoral Votes

North Carolina is the only swing state in 2024 that supported the Republican candidate in 2020. The state has not voted for the Democrats since 2008, although it has elected a Democratic governor since 2017. With polls closing at 7:30pm local time, results are expected to follow shortly after those from Georgia.

Pennsylvania: 19 Electoral Votes

Clearly the most important battleground state, with the highest number of electoral votes. Donald Trump won by a whisker in 2016 and Joe Biden by a slightly larger margin in 2020. In the last presidential poll, in 2020, we had to wait four days for the final results. If the vote is close, delays are to be expected again.

Michigan: 15 Electoral Votes

Another former Democratic stronghold hit hard by deindustrialization, Michigan unexpectedly swung to Donald Trump in 2016. However, Joe Biden reclaimed it in 2020.

This year, the counting process could be quicker than in previous elections, as the state now permits officials to begin processing absentee ballots before Election Day. However, it’s still unclear exactly when the state might be called for a candidate.

Wisconsin: 10 Electoral Votes

Once a Democratic stronghold, Wisconsin flipped to Donald Trump in 2016 before being reclaimed by Joe Biden in 2020. The state, where the Republican Party was founded, hosted the GOP’s major convention in July. Like other battleground states, the counting process here may take some time, and the results might not be available as early as tonight.

Arizona: 11 Electoral Votes

Historically a Republican-leaning state, Arizona surprised many in 2020 when it narrowly chose Biden by a margin of just 10,457 votes. The issue of illegal immigration, which has been a central theme for the Republican candidate, is expected to resonate strongly in this border state, despite its significant Latino population. However, there is reason for hope for Kamala Harris: in 2022, Arizona rejected a Trump-backed candidate for governor, electing a Democrat instead. The first results from the state are expected around 10pm local time (4am Paris time), about an hour after polls close.

Nevada: 6 Electoral Votes

The least populated of the swing states, Nevada has long been a reliable Democratic stronghold, with no Republican victory since George W. Bush‘s win in 2004. However, conservatives are optimistic about flipping the state, particularly by appealing to the Latino population, which has shown signs of shifting away from the Democratic Party, especially among men.

In 2020, Nevada’s results were delayed, and the state wasn’t called for the Democrats until five days after Election Day. While the process has since been streamlined, it may still take longer than expected to determine the outcome. Nevada allows absentee ballots to be received late, meaning the final results could take several days to be confirmed.