Election polls in the U.S. will start closing Tuesday at 6 p.m. Eastern and will continue until 1 a.m.
Here’s a complete list of closing times and a detailed analysis of what to look for as polls close in every state. nyti.ms/3jXHc1g
Here’s a complete list of closing times and a detailed analysis of what to look for as polls close in every state. nyti.ms/3jXHc1g
The keywords for this election are patience and caution.
With so many people voting by mail, don’t expect states to be called quickly.
And beware of partial results from places like Pennsylvania and Florida, which may be misleading.
With so many people voting by mail, don’t expect states to be called quickly.
And beware of partial results from places like Pennsylvania and Florida, which may be misleading.
6 p.m. Eastern
President Trump is expected to win both Indiana and Kentucky, and Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to win re-election in Kentucky. If his challenger, Amy McGrath, makes it competitive, it could be a very bad night for Republicans.
President Trump is expected to win both Indiana and Kentucky, and Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to win re-election in Kentucky. If his challenger, Amy McGrath, makes it competitive, it could be a very bad night for Republicans.
7 p.m. Eastern
Florida and Georgia are expected to count ballots faster than other swing states.
If Biden wins either of them, he will be in a formidable position. If Trump wins them, we may be looking at a long wait for results in the Midwest to decide the race.
Florida and Georgia are expected to count ballots faster than other swing states.
If Biden wins either of them, he will be in a formidable position. If Trump wins them, we may be looking at a long wait for results in the Midwest to decide the race.
7:30 p.m. Eastern
North Carolina and Ohio are key presidential swing states.
They are expected to report a majority of results quickly, but they will also accept mail-in ballots for more than a week. So in a close race, we might not know who won until mid-November.
North Carolina and Ohio are key presidential swing states.
They are expected to report a majority of results quickly, but they will also accept mail-in ballots for more than a week. So in a close race, we might not know who won until mid-November.
8 p.m. Eastern
The last polls in Florida close, as do most polls in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas.
Michigan and Pennsylvania may take days to count mail ballots, and partial results on election night may be disproportionately Republican.
The last polls in Florida close, as do most polls in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas.
Michigan and Pennsylvania may take days to count mail ballots, and partial results on election night may be disproportionately Republican.
8:30 p.m. Eastern
There won’t be much to see at the statewide level in Arkansas, which is safe Republican territory for both Trump and Senator Tom Cotton.
There won’t be much to see at the statewide level in Arkansas, which is safe Republican territory for both Trump and Senator Tom Cotton.
9 p.m. Eastern
Arizona, Minnesota and Wisconsin will be closely watched in the presidential race, and Democrats are hoping to flip Senate seats in Arizona and Colorado.
We may have to wait until Wednesday morning for final results in Wisconsin.
Arizona, Minnesota and Wisconsin will be closely watched in the presidential race, and Democrats are hoping to flip Senate seats in Arizona and Colorado.
We may have to wait until Wednesday morning for final results in Wisconsin.
10 p.m. Eastern
Iowa is more Republican-leaning than other swing states. Joe Biden may win here, but if he does, he’ll probably already have 270 electoral votes.
President Trump targeted Nevada, but it’s more Democratic-leaning than other swing states.
Iowa is more Republican-leaning than other swing states. Joe Biden may win here, but if he does, he’ll probably already have 270 electoral votes.
President Trump targeted Nevada, but it’s more Democratic-leaning than other swing states.
11 p.m. Eastern
None of the states now closing have competitive presidential or Senate races.
None of the states now closing have competitive presidential or Senate races.
Midnight Eastern and later
Not much to watch in Alaska or Hawaii tonight. Hawaii will report its results quickly but doesn’t have any competitive races.
Alaska’s Senate and House races may be competitive, but it won’t start counting absentee ballots until Nov. 10.
Not much to watch in Alaska or Hawaii tonight. Hawaii will report its results quickly but doesn’t have any competitive races.
Alaska’s Senate and House races may be competitive, but it won’t start counting absentee ballots until Nov. 10.
In our interactive feature, you can see the closing times in a time zone of your choice. nyti.ms/3jXHc1g
See more about poll closings across the U.S. and what to look for in key states. nyti.ms/3jXHc1g
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