LIVE PROJECTED RESULTS 08:30 MT

08:30 – 6th November

Close of Live Coverage

After a night of bringing you the very latest and most accurate updates on the progress of this historic election, we’ll sign off for now and continue updating on a less regular basis. In the meantime, thank you to everyone who tuned in!

08:30 – 6th November

Donald Trump projected to win the 2024 US Presidential election

The former president is widely projected to win a second term as president after a victory in Pennsylvania and likely victory in Wisconsin puts him above the necessary 270 electoral college votes.

At 78, Trump will be the oldest president elected, surpassing Biden, who took office at 77. But Trump will begin his term in January with a Republican-controlled Senate, which should make the obstacles even more scarce for him to see out his term.

06:45 – 6th November

Trump projected to win Georgia

The second major swing state of two that have been called goes to Trump, along with 16 electoral college votes that could prove crucial

06:20 – 6th November

Republicans take control of the Senate

The Republican Party has secured control of the U.S. Senate, achieving a majority with 51 seats. Prior to the election, Republicans held 38 seats that were not up for re-election. According to Associated Press projections, they have won 13 additional seats in the current cycle, surpassing the 50-seat threshold required for a majority in the 100-seat chamber.

This shift in power will significantly influence the legislative agenda and the confirmation process for judicial and executive appointments. The Republican majority is expected to impact policy decisions on issues such as taxation, healthcare, and judicial appointments.

06:05 – 6th November

Harris wins New Mexico, Virginia, Hawaii

Earning another 22 electoral college votes

05:30 – 6th November

Trump camp increasingly enthusiastic

Trump earned 232 electoral college votes last time round – he is currently already projected to earn 230, with many more states to be called

05:25 – 6th November

North Carolina cautiously called for Trump

The first of the swing states to be called carries 16 electoral college votes. More to come

05:20 – 6th November

Harris wins Oregon

As expected, carrying 8 electoral college votes. Harris should be seeing several easy wins to come now, which should bring her up to the 220s, with more and more weight swinging onto…the swing states (wonder where they got the name)

05:15 – 6th November

First transgender person elected to US Congress

Democrat Sarah McBride has made history as the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress, securing Delaware’s sole House seat by defeating Republican John Whalen III. McBride emphasized her commitment to serving all Delawareans, stating, “My job is to be the best member of Congress that I can be for Delawareans working on all of the issues that matter.” She added that her focus is on making a difference rather than making history.

05:10 – 6th November

Mood in Harris camp reported to be ‘funeral-like’ as turnout figures lower than expected

According to exit polls, the proportion of voters identifying as Democrats has declined to 32%, the lowest level this century, down from 37% in 2020. Meanwhile, 34% of voters now identify as Republicans, a slight change from previous years. Notably, 34% of voters classify themselves as independents or “something else,” marking the highest level of non-affiliated voters in over two decades. This shift indicates a growing trend of voters moving away from traditional party affiliations.

05:05 – 6th November

Trump wins Idaho as Harris wins California, Washington State, and Maine District

4 electoral college votes for Trump, 67 for Harris

05:05 – 6th November

Polls are still closing

Polls continue to close in the following states and regions:

• California: All polling locations statewide have closed.
• Idaho: Polls have closed in counties including Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, and Shoshone.
• Oregon: Most of the state has concluded voting, with the exception of a few areas in the Mountain Time Zone.
• Washington: All polling places are now closed.

These closures mark the end of in-person voting in these regions, and vote counting is underway.

04:55 – 6th November

Hand counts being conducted after software issues

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt has announced that Cambria County is conducting a hand count of ballots after a software issue prevented some ballots from being scanned. The hand count, carried out by bipartisan teams, is open to observation by candidates and authorized representatives. Voting time in Cambria County was extended due to the malfunction, attributed to a printing error; new ballots were sent to polling places, and previously cast ballots that could not be read by machines will be hand-counted.

Nearly 2.2 million mail-in ballots statewide had been returned. Schmidt noted that while mail-in ballot numbers are lower than in 2020, turnout at polling locations has been higher. In 2020, mail-in ballots totalled around 2.5 million, reflecting a shift this year in voter preference toward in-person voting.

04:35 – 6th November

Decisive batch of votes to be released in Georgia, currently being checked

Gwinnett County, Georgia, is set to release approximately 320,000 votes, comprising both absentee and mail-in ballots, according to elections supervisor Zach Manifold. These votes have been uploaded to the state and are expected to be reported shortly. Manifold noted that the recording process has been slower than usual, describing it as “excruciatingly slow.” As a key swing state, Georgia’s results are pivotal in the election outcome.

04:25 – 6th November

Trump wins Mississippi, Kansas, Iowa

Giving him 18 electoral college votes

04:15 – 6th November

Harris wins Colorado

Giving her 10 electoral college votes

04:05 – 6th November

Polls close in Nevada, Montana, Utah – Trump Wins Montana, Utah

The former president takes the total of 10 electoral votes, with the battleground state of Nevada being too early to call.

04:00 – 6th November

Calm before the storm

Things may seem to have slowed down a bit as we wait for more votes to be counted in the remaining, highly influential battleground states.

Here’s a snapshot of current key battleground states and their reporting progress:

• Georgia (16 electoral votes): 79% of votes counted, Trump leads by 5 points. Votes are being counted quickly, but corrected mail ballots and overseas/provisional ballots may extend counting by a few days. Back in the last election, Trump was also leading at this point, before losing the lead near the end of counting.
• Michigan (15 electoral votes): 13% counted, Harris leads by 8 points. This is still too early to look into.
• North Carolina (16 electoral votes): 64% counted, Trump leads by 6 points. Significant delays are anticipated in counting, but both camps seem nervous around this batch of electoral college votes.
• Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes): 35% counted, Harris leads by 4 points. Too early to look into.
• Wisconsin (10 electoral votes): 27% counted, Harris leads narrowly by 0.83 points. Another “tossup with unofficial results expected by the morning after Election Day. Absentee ballots are reported in batches.
• Arizona (11 electoral votes): No votes reported yet.
• Nevada (6 electoral votes): No votes reported.

These states remain highly contested and may experience prolonged counting in some areas.

03:40 – 6th November

Florida abortion rights vote fails following controversial campaign

Florida voters have rejected Amendment 4, which aimed to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution by allowing abortions up to fetal viability, typically around 24 weeks.

Despite receiving majority support, the measure did not meet the 60% approval threshold required for constitutional amendments in Florida.

Consequently, the state’s current six-week abortion ban, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, remains in effect. Critics have accused DeSantis of using state funds to produce advertisements opposing Amendment 4 and of sending letters threatening state TV stations with criminal charges if they aired political ads supporting it. Additionally, a separate measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida has also failed to pass.

03:35 – 6th November

All eyes on Georgia

As of now, polls have closed in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

In the pivotal swing state of Georgia, approximately two-thirds of votes have been counted, with Trump currently leading.

However, this mirrors the 2020 election scenario, where Trump initially led before Joe Biden overtook him as votes from Democratic-leaning counties were tallied. Similarly, many populous, traditionally Democratic counties in Georgia have yet to report their full results, leaving room for Harris to potentially gain ground.

03:30 – 6th November

Trump doubles support among black voters

According to the same NBC-presented demographics exit polls we’ve been quoting, former President Donald Trump has increased his support among Black voters in Wisconsin to approximately 20%, up from 8% in 2020. Vice President Kamala Harris currently holds 78% of the Black vote in the state. Support levels among white and Hispanic voters remain consistent with those from four years ago.

03:25 – 6th November

Gender gap persistent in votes, Trump preliminarily making gains

Preliminary exit polls indicate a persistent gender gap in the 2024 presidential election:

Women: 54% support Kamala Harris, while 44% favour Donald Trump.

Men: 54% back Trump, with 43% supporting Harris.

03:10 – 6th November

Trump wins Ohio, leading in battleground Georgia

The eastern state gives the former president another 17 electoral college votes in our tally.

03:10 – 6th November

More polls closing

As of now, polls have also closed in the following 15 states:

• Arizona (11 electoral votes)
• Colorado (10 electoral votes)
• Iowa (6 electoral votes)
• Kansas (6 electoral votes)
• Louisiana (8 electoral votes)
• Michigan (15 electoral votes)
• Minnesota (10 electoral votes)
• Nebraska (5 electoral votes)
• New Mexico (5 electoral votes)
• New York (28 electoral votes)
• North Dakota (3 electoral votes)
• South Dakota (3 electoral votes)
• Texas (40 electoral votes)
• Wisconsin (10 electoral votes)
• Wyoming (3 electoral votes)

Among these, Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin are key battleground states. Notably, Iowa has garnered attention following a recent Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll indicating Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by 3 percentage points, a significant shift in a state Trump won in both 2016 and 2020.

03:05 – 6th November

Texas, Nebraska called for Trump

This brings 40 electoral college votes, along with Nebraska’s two.

03:00 – 6th November

Trump wins North and South Dakota, Louisiana, Wyoming

More updates to follow

03:00 – 6th November

Harris wins New York

New York is called for Harris, giving her 28 electoral votes.

Polls have closed across much of the East Coast, including key swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In Pennsylvania, former President Trump has reiterated unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, which local officials have refuted. Preliminary exit polls indicate that while many voters were driven by concerns over democracy, issues such as the economy, jobs, and immigration were paramount in their decision-making.

02:50 – 6th November

Pennsylvania service centre evacuated, searched

A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Government Services Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where in-person ballots are delivered. Josh Maxwell, chair of the Chester County Board of Elections, noted on X that dogs are currently searching the building, and it will reopen if cleared.

This incident is part of a series of bomb threats reported in swing states on Election Day. Non-credible threats in Georgia and Arizona were also reported, with officials suspecting a Russian origin. The Russian embassy has categorically denied playing a role.

02:45 – 6th November

Harris wins Illinois

Illinois goes for the Democratic Party, giving Kamala Harris 19 electoral votes.

02:40 – 6th November

Harris wins Delaware

Delaware goes for the Democratic Party, giving Kamala Harris 3 electoral votes.

02:35 – 6th November

Harris wins New Jersey

New Jersey for the Democratic Party, giving Kamala Harris 14 electoral votes.

02:35 – 6th November

Trump wins Arkansas

Former President Donald Trump has won Arkansas’ six electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election.

02:30 – 6th November

Recap on the current projection map

Trump has added South Carolina to his tally. As of the latest projections, the Electoral College vote tally stands at:

Kamala Harris: 27 votes

• Vermont (3)
• Massachusetts (11)
• Maryland (10)
• District of Columbia (3)

Donald Trump: 99 votes

• South Carolina (9)
• West Virginia (4)
• Indiana (11)
• Kentucky (8)
• Oklahoma (7)
• Missouri (10)
• Florida (30)
• Tennessee (11)
• Alabama (9)

02:25 – 6th November

Trump trends becoming clearer

Early vote counts from 111 counties across five eastern states, each reporting at least 90% of expected votes, indicate a favourable trend for Donald Trump. Compared to the 2020 election results, 104 of these counties show a swing toward Trump, while Kamala Harris has gained in five, and two remain unchanged.

02:25 – 6th November

Trump claims Pennsylvania is ‘the whole deal’

“We win Pennsylvania, we win the whole deal,” urging Republican voters to remain in line and cast their ballots. Pennsylvania currently remains a tossup, with Harris carrying a 240,000 lead in the vote.

02:10 – 6th November

Trump wins Oklahoma and Missouri

Donald Trump has won Oklahoma’s seven electoral votes, and Missouri’s ten.

02:10 – 6th November

Harris wins Massachusetts

Kamala Harris has won Massachusetts’ 11 electoral votes.

02:05 – 6th November

Trump wins Alabama

Donald Trump has won Alabama’s nine electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election. This outcome aligns with Alabama’s recent voting patterns; Trump also won the state in 2020.

02:05 – 6th November

Harris wins Columbia District

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the District of Columbia’s three electoral votes. This outcome is consistent with the district’s strong Democratic preference; in 2020, President Joe Biden achieved his largest margin of victory there, receiving 92.1% of the vote compared to former President Donald Trump’s 5.4%.

02:05 – 6th November

Trump wins Tennessee

Former President Donald Trump has won Tennessee’s 11 electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election. This outcome aligns with Tennessee’s recent voting patterns; Trump also carried the state in 2020.

02:05 – 6th November

Harris wins Maryland

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured Maryland’s 10 electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election. This outcome aligns with Maryland’s recent history of supporting Democratic candidates; in 2020, President Joe Biden won both the state and the general election.

02:05 – 6th November

Trump wins Florida

Former President Donald Trump has won Florida’s 30 electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election. This victory reinforces Florida’s recent trend toward Republican candidates in both state and federal elections. In the 2020 election, Trump also carried Florida, though President Joe Biden won the overall election.

02:00 – 6th November

Trump wins Florida

Former President Donald Trump has won Florida’s 30 electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election. This victory reinforces Florida’s recent trend toward Republican candidates in both state and federal elections. In the 2020 election, Trump also carried Florida, though President Joe Biden won the overall election.

01:55 – 6th November

North Carolina exit polls

Preliminary exit polls from North Carolina indicate notable shifts in voter demographics compared to the 2020 election:

Black and Hispanic Voters: Donald Trump has increased support among Black and Hispanic voters. In 2020, Trump received 12% of the Black vote; current exit polls show him at 18%. Similarly, his support among Hispanic voters has risen from 35% in 2020 to 40% in 2024.

White Voters: Kamala Harris has improved upon Joe Biden’s 2020 performance among white voters. Biden secured 33% of the white vote in North Carolina; Harris is currently polling at 38%.

01:50 – 6th November

Possible Republican swing in Florida

With 59% of votes counted in Florida, early results indicate a notable shift toward Republican candidates. This trend is evident in several key races:

U.S. House Elections: Republican incumbents have secured reelection in multiple districts. For instance, Maria Elvira Salazar won in the 27th District, Byron Donalds in the 19th, and Carlos Gimenez in the 28th.

Statewide Races: While specific statewide race outcomes are still pending, the current vote distribution suggests a Republican advantage.

01:45 – 6th November

Republican Governor Jim Justice has won West Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat, succeeding retiring Senator Joe Manchin. This victory marks a significant gain for Republicans in their effort to regain Senate control.

01:40 – 6th November

As of now, polls have closed in several states, including key battlegrounds:

• North Carolina (16 Electoral College votes)
• Ohio (17 Electoral College votes)
• West Virginia (4 Electoral College votes) – projected for Trump
• Georgia (16 Electoral College votes)
• Indiana (11 Electoral College votes) – projected for Trump
• Kentucky (8 Electoral College votes) – projected for Trump
• South Carolina (9 Electoral College votes)
• Vermont (3 Electoral College votes) – projected for Harris
• Virginia (13 Electoral College votes)

01:35 – 6th November

Russian embassy dismisses interference claims

The Russian embassy in the U.S. has dismissed claims of election interference as “malicious slander” meant for domestic political purposes. Russian news agency RIA reported the embassy’s statement, which called accusations of “Russian machinations” baseless.

Meanwhile, the FBI acknowledged receiving reports of bomb threats targeting polling sites across several states, many linked to Russian email domains. These threats prompted brief evacuations in certain areas.

01:30 – 6th November

Trump wins West Virginia

That’s pretty much it for now.

01:30 – 6th November

North Carolina, a vital state in the race, to close polls soon

With polls in North Carolina closing imminently, all eyes are on this crucial battleground state. Although Trump carried North Carolina in 2020 with a narrow margin of 1.3 points (74,483 votes), the state has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with the last three elections being decided by fewer than four points. Democrats have not won North Carolina since Barack Obama’s victory in 2008, and the state’s rapid demographic changes add an element of unpredictability.

For Kamala Harris, winning North Carolina would be a significant boost, as it’s one of the few battlegrounds that favoured Trump in the previous election. Her strategy likely hinges on securing strong support in urban areas like Charlotte and Raleigh, where Democratic turnout could counterbalance Republican strongholds in rural areas. The federal response to recent hurricanes may also play a role in shaping voters’ opinions, potentially influencing the outcome.

Trump, on the other hand, faces the challenge of maintaining his rural base, which, though solid, isn’t growing as quickly as North Carolina’s urban and suburban populations. His goal will be to minimize losses in city centres and suburbs, where shifting demographics have brought more voters who lean Democratic. This dynamic makes North Carolina a pivotal state, and the outcome here could have a substantial impact on the overall electoral map.

01:25 – 6th November

In Nevada, the Secretary of State’s office has launched a website to help voters “cure” their ballots, allowing them to verify their signatures so the ballots can be counted. Voters have until November 12 to complete this process. Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar noted that curing remains a top priority, and counties are actively contacting voters with ballots needing verification, particularly urging voters to update their contact information.

Currently, 13,317 mail ballots in Nevada still need curing, down from 13,906 earlier this week. So far, 14,656 ballots have been successfully verified. Clark County, the state’s most populous area, has over 10,000 ballots requiring signature verification. This curing process means Nevada’s final results may be delayed, as outstanding ballots and the November 12 deadline could impact the speed of race calls in the state.

01:20 – 6th November

Key races to watch

In addition to the presidential election, today’s results will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, where Democrats currently hold a narrow majority. With 34 Senate seats up for election, eight races are particularly competitive and could swing the majority to either party.

Some key races include:

Montana: Democratic Senator Jon Tester, a three-term incumbent, is facing a formidable challenge from Republican Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and businessman backed by Donald Trump. Montana’s conservative leanings make this race one to watch.

Wisconsin: Incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin, initially polling ahead, is now neck-and-neck with Republican Eric Hovde, a banking executive who has invested heavily in his campaign. Although Wisconsin has leaned Democratic in recent elections, this tight race underscores its swing state status.

West Virginia: The retirement of Democratic Senator Joe Manchin in this conservative state opens the door for a likely Republican gain, as his seat is expected to flip. Manchin’s departure leaves the Democrats vulnerable in an area where Republicans hold strong sway.

With control of the Senate at stake, these and other closely watched races could significantly impact the legislative landscape, affecting policy directions for years to come. The outcome will shape not only the Senate’s majority but also the ease with which the next president can pursue their agenda.

01:15 – 6th November

Indiana projected for Donald Trump

Trump also holds a lead in Florida and Virginia – but it remains too early to make any calls with only a few thousand votes splitting the candidates.

01:15 – 6th November

Votes to be recounted

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, election officials have announced a recount of 30,000 absentee ballots due to a procedural error. According to Melissa Howard, spokesperson for the Milwaukee Election Commission, the recount is being done “out of an abundance of caution” after officials discovered that the doors on the ballot tabulators were not securely sealed. Howard emphasized that there is no indication of tampering, and the recount will be conducted transparently to maintain voter confidence.

This recount will delay the reporting of around 105,000 absentee ballots in Wisconsin, a critical swing state where every vote can significantly impact the outcome.

01:10 – 6th November

Slew of projections as polls continue to close

As polls close in several states, early projections have come in, with Kamala Harris forecast as the winner in Vermont (3 electoral votes) and Donald Trump in Kentucky (8 electoral votes). Both results were anticipated, given Vermont’s Democratic-leaning and Kentucky’s Republican-leaning voting histories.

In key states like Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, and Virginia, results remain too close to call. Georgia, with its 16 electoral votes, is a particular focus, as it has emerged as a battleground state in recent elections. Most of Georgia’s votes are expected to be tallied and reported on election night. Due to reporting order, mail ballots—often favouring Democratic candidates—will be counted first, followed by in-person votes, which may lean more Republican.

Initial results from Georgia will likely show smaller, rural counties reporting before larger, urban areas, so early tallies may shift as votes from metropolitan centres are added. This sequencing underscores the importance of patience in closely contested states like Georgia.

01:05 – 6th November

Trump wins Kentucky

This result aligns with the 2020 election, when Trump also won Kentucky, a state that typically leans Republican. With Kentucky’s 8 votes added to his tally, Trump inches closer to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.

In 2020, although Trump carried Kentucky, Joe Biden ultimately won the general election. Kentucky’s predictable support for the Republican candidate contributes to Trump’s early electoral vote count, but the overall outcome will depend heavily on the results in key battleground states still in play.

01:00 – 6th November

Polls closing in several states – results to be reported soon

Polls are closing in several states, including key battleground Georgia, which has 16 electoral votes at stake. Voting was briefly disrupted at about 10 polling locations across several counties in Georgia due to non-credible bomb threats, but Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed those locations will stay open slightly longer to allow for uninterrupted voting.

Georgia, a critical swing state, gained national attention after helping secure Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, flipping blue for the first time in nearly 30 years with a narrow margin of 11,779 votes. The state remains tightly contested, and polling suggests another close race this year. Georgia’s role in the 2020 election became especially contentious after Donald Trump publicly pressured state officials, including Raffensperger, to “find” votes to overturn the election result—a move that led to indictments against Trump and several advisers.

In addition to Georgia, polls have now closed in Indiana (11 electoral votes), Kentucky (8), South Carolina (9), Vermont (3), and Virginia (13). Each of these states plays a role in shaping the electoral landscape, but Georgia, as a recent battleground, holds particular weight given its potential to swing either way in a close national contest.

00:55 – 6th November

Judge denies request to extend voting hours

In Kentucky, a request by the Democratic Party to extend voting hours in Jefferson County was denied following reports of delays due to technical issues at polling sites. Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Eric Haner ruled against the extension, which would have kept polls open until 8 p.m. instead of the scheduled 6 p.m. closure, citing insufficient evidence that the delays prevented voters from casting their ballots.

The complaint, which detailed “systemic issues” with Jefferson County’s electronic systems, was supported by statements from poll clerk Rosalind Welch. Welch reported that issues with voting machines, including crashes and check-in errors, led to significant wait times, with some voters reportedly waiting as long as 2 hours and 30 minutes. However, the judge found that the Democratic Party had not provided enough information on the number of voters affected or shown that voters had been entirely unable to vote due to the delays.

This decision reflects the legal and logistical challenges involved in extending voting hours due to technical disruptions, especially without concrete evidence of voter disenfranchisement.

00:50 – 6th November

An AP VoteCast survey, polling over 110,000 U.S. voters, reveals that of the top issues facing the US, 40% pointed to the economy and jobs, 20% highlighted immigration, and 10% prioritized abortion.

However, when it came to motivations for voting, democracy took centre stage, with 50% of respondents saying concerns about the future of democracy drove them to the polls. This issue surpassed other key concerns like inflation, border security, abortion, and free speech.

The survey also indicates widespread demand for change: 80% of voters expressed a desire for “substantial change” in the nation’s governance, with about 25% advocating for complete and total transformation.

00:45 – 6th November

North Carolina, a significant swing state, has extended voting by an extra half hour at two precincts—one in Burke County and another in Wilson County—due to technical issues. These two areas will now close at 8:30pm local time (2am Malta time) following a decision by the state elections board during an emergency meeting.

Though Republicans have traditionally won in North Carolina, the state is still considered a battleground. Over the past 50 years, Democrats have only carried North Carolina twice: in 1976 with Jimmy Carter and in 2008 with Barack Obama. Despite this, recent elections have shown only narrow Republican victories, signalling competitive races.

A factor influencing North Carolina’s swing state status is the influx of residents from Democratic-leaning states like California, New York, and the New England region between 2011 and 2021. This demographic shift has introduced more political diversity, potentially altering the electoral landscape and keeping North Carolina in play for both parties.

00:40 – 6th November

How will this election work?

The U.S. presidential election hinges on securing a majority of the 538 electoral college votes, with 270 needed to win. Each state’s electoral vote count is based on its population, meaning more populous states like California hold significant influence, with California topping the list at 54 electoral votes for its 39 million residents.

In nearly all states, a winner-takes-all approach is used: winning even by a single vote grants all of that state’s electoral votes. As a result, while many states reliably lean toward one party, the outcome often hinges on a handful of unpredictable swing states. This year, seven key battlegrounds could determine the next president: Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes), Georgia (16), North Carolina (16), Michigan (15), Arizona (11), Wisconsin (10), and Nevada (6).

These states hold strategic importance, as their voters tend to be closely divided, making them pivotal in reaching the 270 electoral vote threshold.

00:35 – 6th November

Georgia election officials have extended voting hours in 10 polling locations following disruptions caused by non-credible bomb threats. These stations will now close at 7:45pm local time (01:45am Malta time), pushing back their original closing times.

As a result, North Carolina may now be the first major battleground state to close its polls, scheduled for 7:30pm Eastern (01:30am Malta time).

00:30 – 6th November

Donald Trump is already claiming election irregularities without evidence, alleging “massive cheating” in Philadelphia through a post on his Truth Social platform. Philadelphia’s city commissioner, Seth Bluestein, responded quickly, dismissing the claim on X (formerly Twitter), calling it “disinformation” and reiterating that voting processes in Philadelphia remain secure.

Trump has a history of questioning election results, particularly since his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden, often suggesting widespread voter fraud by Democrats. Concerns are heightened due to Trump’s repeated attempts to challenge electoral integrity, especially in cases where he risks losing to Democratic contenders like Vice President Kamala Harris in this race.

These claims, while unproven, risk undermining confidence in election results, a trend experts worry could lead to further polarization and scepticism regarding the democratic process.

00:15 – 6th November

As election night begins to unfold, polling stations are gradually closing across the country. With polls closing at 6pm Eastern in most of Indiana and Kentucky, early results will soon be reported from these areas. In the next wave, at 7pm Eastern (01:00 Malta time), additional polling locations will close in parts of Alabama, most of Georgia, the majority of Florida, select Indiana and Kentucky counties, and throughout New Hampshire, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia.

These early closures will give a preliminary glimpse into the election trends, though larger states and later closing times in other key regions will be crucial for the final outcomes. With staggered poll closing times, results will continue to come in state by state throughout the evening, painting a more complete picture as the night progresses.

20:00 – 5th November

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