The US Election Night timeline

The US Election Night timeline
The US Election Night timeline

Tuesday 10.40pm

As someone who has witnessed the tumultuous political landscape of the United States over the past few years, I find myself on edge as the election results start rolling in. My heart races every time I see the map light up with red and blue states, each one carrying the weight of millions of voices.


Initial surveys may reveal the factors influencing voter decisions. Should the economy consistently emerge as the primary reason for voting in every state, it could suggest strong support for Trump. Conversely, if there’s a significant focus on abortion rights across states, that could indicate a potential advantage for Harris.

Wednesday 12.30am

In both 2016 and 2020, North Carolina cast its votes for the Republican party. Prior to Harris’ entry into the race, it was not generally considered a contested or “battleground” state. However, she has managed to narrow the gap significantly.

1am

The voting ends in Pennsylvania, a state with 19 electoral college votes, often referred to as the largest gem in the battleground states’ crown since a candidate needs 270 votes to secure victory. Michigan and Wisconsin also conclude their polls around the same time; they are part of the “blue wall,” states that Democrats traditionally aim to carry. In 2020, Joe Biden emerged victorious in all three states, and they hope Kamala Harris can maintain this trend.

2am

Arizona holds a special position as one of the states where the question of abortion is currently up for vote. By then, we’ll be able to gauge the public sentiment. Feel free to take a rest and return at 6am if you need a break… PAR

6am

2020 saw a delay of nearly three days compared to 2016, as the polls closed in Alaska and the media didn’t announce Joe Biden as the winner by CNN until much later. In contrast, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump delivered their respective concession and victory speeches around this time in 2016.

9am

We’re on air until 9am but if there’s still no result, we’ll tag team until we get one. It’s very normal for both parties to challenge results and it can take weeks, as it did in 2000. CP

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2024-10-31 19:04