As the 2024 presidential election approaches in the United States, candidates Kamala Harris And Donald Trump are intensifying their campaigns in key battleground states, where results remain uncertain, particularly in crucial regions. Swing States.
When is the US election due and why?
The presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Federal elections take place on the first Tuesday in November, a date set at the beginning of the 19th century. Originally, states held elections on different days, but in 1845 a law was passed to unify Election Day nationwide.
Early November was chosen as it suited the largely agricultural society of the time – falling after the harvest but with weather mild enough for travel.
Where to watch live results
Watch full live coverage of the election results at TimesofIndia.com. You can stream the results on TOI’s YouTube channel and follow real-time updates on our website.
What are the opening and closing times of the poll?
Polling stations will start functioning between 7:00 am and 9:00 am local time in different states, which corresponds to 4:30 pm and 9:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), representing different US time zones, ALJAZEERA reported.
Vote centers will conclude their operations at different times, which vary among state and county jurisdictions. The majority will finish between 6 p.m. Eastern Time and midnight Eastern Time.
When will the US election result be announced
The first results should be known shortly after the first polls close at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (10 p.m. GMT). Later in November: The election result could take days to be known, especially if it’s closed and mail-in ballots are a factor.
If the fight between Harris and Trump proves close, the counting process could extend beyond election night, potentially requiring several days to determine the winner.
What is the current national polling data
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What are Swing States and what role do they play in American elections?
Seven crucial swing states will likely determine the presidential outcome, including Pennsylvania (19 Electoral votes), North Carolina (16), Georgia (16), Michigan (15), Arizona (11), Wisconsin (10) and Nevada (6), totaling 93 electoral college votes.
These are states where the outcome of elections is uncertain and which receive particular attention from candidates. Winning these battleground states can be crucial.
A successful candidate needs 270 of the 538 electoral votes available.
According to Newsmax political analyst Mark Halperin, Harris faces challenges in Georgia, North Carolina and Arizona. Halperin suggests that Harris could secure Pennsylvania but could still lose the White House, particularly if Wisconsin proves unfavorable.
Is an electoral tie possible in the 2024 US elections?
According to CNN reporting, while unlikely, it remains a possibility. A possible scenario for the 2024 election shows this: if Harris gets Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and an electoral vote from Nebraska – states previously won by Joe Biden in 2020 – but loses Pennsylvania and Georgia , the result would be a 269-269 stalemate. . Other tied election scenarios are available on the 270 to Win website.
What could happen in the event of a tie in the US elections?
In the event of a 269-269 tie, or if a third party or independent candidate obtains electoral votes preventing any candidate from reaching the required majority of 270 in the electoral college, the situation becomes a “contingent election”.
In conditional elections, the United States House of Representatives determines the winner. Each state’s House delegation receives one vote, and victory requires a majority of the state delegation’s votes.
The 12th Amendment, established following the controversial elections of 1800, states that if no candidate obtains a majority of the Electoral College, the newly inaugurated Congress (sworn in on January 3) selects the president, while the Senate chooses the vice-president. president.
What influence to make Indian-Americans have on the American elections
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has spoken out about the major influence Indian-Americans can have in the years to come. US presidential elections. He said their votes could determine election outcomes both in key states and nationally.
He told ANI that “the community is looking for practical, problem-solving leaders, people who put ideology aside and have a principle of ensuring that everyone can enjoy the American dream as long as they work tough, follow the rules and try to help. their country.”