Mon Nov 04 23:05:30 UTC 2024: ## US Presidential Election 2024: A Tight Race With Potential for Delays

The US Presidential election is set to take place on November 5, 2024, with polls open across states from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time. While early voting has already begun, the winner of the close contest between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump may not be known for several days after the polls close.

In 2020, some states experienced a “red mirage,” where Trump appeared to be leading on election night, only to be overtaken by Democrat Joe Biden as more votes were counted. This phenomenon fueled Trump’s false claims of election fraud.

While news outlets will report state-specific voting data, official winner announcements will only be made once all votes are fully counted. In key swing states, final tallies may take longer, especially in closely contested races. A winner could be announced within hours in cases of a decisive lead, but a close election may take days or weeks to determine, influenced by the speed of vote counting and potential legal challenges.

For those keen on following the election results, several platforms will provide live coverage throughout the night. India TV’s digital platforms and TV will offer minute-by-minute updates, as will their YouTube and social media handles.

As the nation awaits the outcome of this close race, the potential for delays and contested results adds an extra layer of intrigue to the 2024 US Presidential Election.

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