When will the polling stations close? Schedule of closing of polling stations by states

With just a few hours left until the closing of polling stations in some states, many are wondering who will become the next President and Vice President of the United States. The race between Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and Republican candidates Donald Trump and J.D. Vance will be decided by whoever secures the majority of the electoral college votes. According to a national poll by The New York Times on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Harris-Walz are leading with 49%, while Trump-Vance are at 48%.

To find out when the nation will learn the results, keep reading.

Since polling stations close at different times, the vote counting process is lengthy and requires time to ensure accuracy. Although the winner may be announced tonight, the final count may take hours or even days.

Election day ends on November 5, when voting officially closes, after which the votes are counted to determine the next President and Vice President who will serve in the White House.

The closing time of polling stations varies depending on the state. According to CBS News, here is the schedule:

7:00 PM Eastern Time

7:30 PM Eastern Time

8:00 PM Eastern Time

8:30 PM Eastern Time

9:00 PM Eastern Time

10:00 PM Eastern Time

11:00 PM Eastern Time

12:00 AM Eastern Time

1:00 AM Eastern Time