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Why It Takes Time to Know the Winner:

1. Poll Closing Times:
   • Different times in each state: Polls close at different times because of time zones. By 11:00 PM ET (04:00 GMT), most states will have closed, except for places like Hawaii and Alaska, where polls close later.
2. Different times in each state: Because of varying time zones, polls close at different times across the U.S. By 11:00 PM ET (04:00 GMT), most states will have closed, except for Hawaii and Alaska, where polls close later.
3. Mail-in and Early Voting:
4. More votes to count: As a result, many people vote by mail or early, which means these ballots take longer to process.
5. Early leads can be misleading. While one candidate might lead initially, this could change once the mail-in votes are counted. For instance, in 2020, Trump initially led in Michigan, but Biden eventually overtook him after the mail-in ballots were tallied.
6. State-Specific Rules:
7. Different counting times: In addition, some states begin counting mail-in ballots before Election Day, while others wait until after Election Day. This discrepancy can cause delays, especially in key battleground states.
8. Legal challenges: Furthermore, if a candidate contests the results, this could further delay the final count.
9. Battleground States:
10. Takes longer in swing states: Counting takes longer in battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia because these states tend to have more mail-in ballots. Consequently, it can take additional time to process the final results.
11. Projection and Calling the Election:
12. Early projections: News networks may predict a winner based on early voting, but these projections are not final until all votes are counted. At times, the results may change as more ballots are processed.
    • Early projections: News networks may predict a winner based on early voting, but these are not final until all votes are counted. Sometimes, the results change as more votes are counted.

Example from 2020:

In 2020, Trump had an early lead in Michigan with in-person votes, but Biden overtook him once mail-in ballots were counted.

What to Expect This Time:

• The results may not be clear on Election Night, especially in battleground states.
• It could take longer than usual to know the winner, so patience is key.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Share Voter Posts

• Kamala Harris, the current U.S. Vice President, shared her first post on X (formerly Twitter) just after U.S. polls opened. She said, “America, this is the moment to make your voices heard.”
• Donald Trump, the former U.S. President and current challenger, hasn’t posted on X yet, but about three hours ago, he posted on his Truth Social platform, urging supporters: “IT’S TIME TO GET OUT AND VOTE—SO TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”

Trump’s message came shortly after his final campaign rally in Michigan.

Kamala Harris (Vice President)

• Age: 60
• Party: Democratic Party
• Campaign Promises:
  • “We are not going back”: Harris emphasizes rejecting the policies of former President Donald Trump.
  • Abortion rights: Supports protecting abortion rights.
  • Economic plan: Proposes banning price gouging at grocery stores.
  • Housing: Pledges to “end America’s housing shortage.”
• Major Moment of 2024:
  • Delivered a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention in August, a month after Joe Biden dropped out of the race.

Donald Trump (Former President)

• Age: 78
• Party: Republican Party
• Campaign Promises:
  • Border security: Promises to “seal the border” to stop illegal immigration.
  • Tax cuts: pledges across-the-board tax cuts.
  • Tariffs: Proposed a 10% tariff on all U.S. imports.
  • Energy: Wants to increase drilling to lower energy prices (“drill, baby, drill”).
• Major Moment of 2024:
  • He survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving a lasting image of him with his fist raised and blood on his face.

the source of the information : https://www.bbc.com/news/live/czxrnw5qrprt