With just hours left until some states close polling stations, many people are wondering who the next President and Vice President of the United States will be. Race between Democratic candidates Kamala Harris And Tim Walz and Republican candidates Donald Trump And J.D. Vance It will be decided who will get the majority of the electoral college votes. Accordingly New York Times‘ According to the national average poll as of Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Harris-Walz is ahead with 49% and Trump-Vance is at 48%.

Read below to find out when the country will know the results.

When Will the President Be Announced?

Vote counting is a lengthy process as polling stations close at different times and requires time to ensure accuracy. Although the winner could be announced tonight, it could take hours or even days for the final count to be made.

When Will We Learn Who the New President Is?

Election Day will culminate on November 5, when voting officially ends and votes will then be counted to determine the next President and Vice President to serve in the White House.

When do the polls close in the USA?

Voting center closing times vary by state. According to CBS News, the schedule is as follows:

19:00 Eastern Time

• Georgia
• Indiana (Eastern counties close at 6pm ET)
• Kentucky (Eastern counties close at 6pm ET)
• South Carolina
• Vermont
• Virginia

19:30 Eastern Time

• North Carolina
• Ohio
• West Virginia

20:00 Eastern Time

• Alabama
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida (Eastern counties)
• illinois
• Maine
• maryland
• massachusetts
• mississippi
• Missouri
• New Hampshire (hours may vary)
• New Jersey
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Tennessee

20:30 Eastern Time

21:00 Eastern Time

• Arizona
• colorado
• Iowa
• Kansas (except four western counties)
• Louisiana
• Michigan (except four counties)
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• new mexico
• new York
• North Dakota (excluding eight counties)
• South Dakota (Eastern counties)
• Texas (except three western counties)
• Wisconsin
• wyoming

22:00 Eastern Time

23:00 Eastern Time

• California
• Idaho (Southern counties)
• Oregon (Malheur County)
• washington

12:00 Eastern Time

01:00 Eastern Time