US STATES: A-D
Alabama
Polls close at 8 pm EST (1:00 Wednesday UK time)
Results are expected from 9 pm EST to 11.30 pm EST (02:00 – 04:30 Wednesday UK time)
Alaska
Polls close from midnight for most of the state but 1 am EST on the Aleutian Islands.
Results will start coming in at 1 am EST. There will be updates overnight and then final updates on 15 and 18 November – to allow for mail ballot counting. The final result is expected on 23 November.
Arizona
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time).
The first results are expected around 10 pm EST (03:00 Wednesday UK time) with updates overnight – but absentee ballots could take several days.
Arkansas
Polls close at 8.30 pm EST (01:30 Wednesday UK time).
The first results are set to come within 45 mins of polls closing and results are expected by the end of the evening.
California
Polls close at 11 pm EST (04:00 Wednesday UK time).
Results are expected to start coming in throughout the night but the majority of citizens in California typically opt for mail ballots so a full count is not expected to be known until 15 November.
Colorado
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time)
Counties must produce an initial result by 10 pm EST (03:00 Wednesday UK time) – with an update one hour later.
Around 75 per cent of counting is expected to be finalised by 2 am EST – with the rest completed in the coming days.
Connecticut
Polls close at 8 pm EST (1:00 Wednesday UK time) with most results expected by the early hours of the morning – although big cities could take until Wednesday to report.
Delaware
Polls close at 8 pm EST (1:00 Wednesday UK time) with results to begin coming in immediately after polls close.
There will be updates expected at 15-minute intervals and counting is likely to be completed by midnight (05:00 Wednesday UK time).
District of Columbia
Polls close at 8 pm EST (1:00 Wednesday UK time).
Due to the number of mail in votes, only those cast before Election Day will be counted in advance, with votes cast on the day due for processing between 9-15 November.
US STATES: F-I
Florida
Polls close at 7 pm EST (00:00 Wednesday UK time) for most of the state – but in Panhandle, polls close at 8 pm EST (1:00 Wednesday UK time)
Results of postal votes are set to be reported just 30 minutes after the polls close and all votes cast of the day are due to be compiled within hours.
Georgia
Polls close at 7 pm EST (00:00 Wednesday UK time) and a new law gives counties additional time to process absentee ballots – requiring counting to be completed by 5 pm EST Wednesday (22:00 Thursday UK time).
Hawaii
Polls close at midnight EST (05:00 Wednesday UK time).
Results from postal ballots account for roughly 80 per cent of the total so are expected to be counted up and announced shortly after polls close. Those cast on Election Day are expected to be counted up by 3 am EST (08:00 Wednesday UK Time) – a final result to be announced on Wednesday.
Idaho
Polls close at 10 pm EST (03:00 Wednesday UK time) in the south of the state and 11 pm EST (04:00 Wednesday UK time) in the Panhandle.
Initial results will be from early ballots and are expected after 11 pm EST (04:00 Wednesday UK time) with the remainder rolling around 3 am and 4 am EST.
Illinois
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
Most votes are expected to be counted on the night although it could take larger counties longer and will not be conclusively finalised until 22 November.
Indiana
Polls close at 6 pm EST (23:00 Tuesday UK time) in most of the state – by 7 pm EST (00:00 Wednesday UK time) in the northwest and southwest.
Results expected on Election night with no overrun.
Iowa
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time).
All expected to be counted on Election night with no overrun.
US STATES: K-N
Kansas
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time) but 9 pm EST in some western counties.
Results are expected to be counted on Election night but absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted as late as 11 November – a total will not be confirmed until then.
Kentucky
Polls close at 6 pm EST ( 23:00 Tuesday UK time) in eastern counties and 7 pm EST (00:00 Wednesday UK time) in western counties.
All are expected to be counted on Election night with no overrun.
Louisiana
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time).
All are expected to be counted on Election night – based on 1 am completion during the last presidential election.
Maine
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
Initial results will be reported on Election night, with counties required to report totals within two days.
That said, Maine’s ranked-choice system means results could take several days if no candidate has a clear majority, necessitating second and third choices to be taken into account
Maryland
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
Ten out of 24 jurisdictions plan to count mail-in ballots in advance to enable reporting on the night – alongside early voting numbers.
The other 14 will wait until 10 November before counting – there won’t be a clear picture on the night and likely no result before 18 November.
Massachusetts
Polls close 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
All in person votes and most mail-in ballots will be counted on the night.
Though the mail-in ballots still have until 12 November to arrive and be counted – so it’s not clear if we’ll have an understanding of results on the night.
Michigan
Polls close at 8 pm EST and 9 pm EST in the Upper Peninsula (01:00 & 02:00 Wednesday UK time).
Results could take as long as 24 hours to come in.
Minnesota
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time).
Initial results are expected by 9.15 pm EST (02:15 Wednesday UK time). The final count will be ready by 1 am EST (06:00 Wednesday UK time). There is time allowed for delays.
Mississippi
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
Almost all votes expected to be counted on Election Night, although valid absentee ballots do have until 15 November to arrive.
Missouri
Polls close 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
All expected to be counted on Election Night with no overrun.
Montana
Polls close at 10 pm EST (03:00 Wednesday UK time).
Results will come in as soon as the polls close, with updates expected over the following week.
Nebraska
Polls close 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time).
Nebraska’s secretary of state expects 95 per cent of results to be announced by 1am EST (06:00 Wednesday UK time) but will not offer a full update until Friday.
Nevada
Polls close at 10 pm EST (03:00 Wednesday UK time).
Nevada does not commence counting until the final vote has been cast and accepts mail-in votes up until 12 November so this state could take a while. The final tally might not be known until 15 November.
New Hampshire
Polls close at 7 pm EST in most of the state but 7.30 pm EST in two towns and 8 pm EST in 20 other towns. (00:00 – 01:00 Wednesday UK time).
All expected to be counted on Election Night with no overrun.
New Jersey
Polls close 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
Almost all votes expected to be counted on Election Night, although mail ballots postmarked on the day have until 14 November to arrive so no tally will be official until then.
New Mexico
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time).
All expected to be counted on Election Night with no overrun.
New York
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time).
Most results expected to be counted on Election Night, with a new law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted early expected to spend things up dramatically. That said, those postmarked Election Day have until 15 November to arrive.
North Carolina
Polls close at 7.30 pm EST (00:30 Wednesday UK time).
Early and absentee votes received by Monday afternoon will be reported within 90 minutes after polls close, with those cast on the day being counted and announced from 8.30pm EST to midnight. Mail votes postmarked Election Day have until 14 November to arrive though, so full count will not be complete until then.
North Dakota
Polls close 8pm EST in most of the state but 9pm EST in the southwest. (01:00 & 02:00 Wednesday UK time).
All expected to be counted on Election Night with no overrun, with the secretary of state aiming for completion by midnight (05:00 Wednesday UK time).
US STATES: O-W
Ohio
Polls close at 7.30 pm EST (00:30 Wednesday UK time).
Counting will begin shortly after polls close but the state allows valid mail-in votes to be considered up to 18 November, so a final total will not be reached until then.
Oklahoma
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
Results are expected as soon as 8.10 pm EST – final result expected 1 am EST (06:00 Wednesday UK time).
Oregon
Polls close at 10 pm EST (03:00 Wednesday UK time) in one country but 11 pm EST (04:00 Wednesday UK time) everywhere else.
Voting by mail is popular in Oregon and voters have until 15 November to get them in. Others cast in person will be tallied up on the night.
Pennsylvania
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
While Election Day votes are expected to be reported that night, officials are not allowed to start processing absentee ballots until Tuesday morning, which could take several days.
Rhode Island
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
The state is hoping to announce its first result shortly after polls close and have 95 per cent of counting completed within two hours.
South Carolina
Polls close at 7 pm EST (00:00 Wednesday UK time).
All expected to be counted on Election Night with no overrun.
South Dakota
Polls close at 8 pm EST in eastern counties and 9 pm EST in western counties (01:00 & 02:00 Wednesday UK time).
Results are expected to come in quickly as soon as the polls close.
Tennessee
Polls close at 8 pm EST (01:00 Wednesday UK time).
All expected to be counted on Election Night with no overrun.
Texas
Polls close at 8 pm EST in eastern counties and 9 pm EST in western counties (01:00 & 02:00 Wednesday UK time).
Early votes and mail ballots received by the close of polls will be reported soon after polls close, followed by Election Day votes, but postal votes actually have until Wednesday to come in so a final total will not be known until they appear.
Utah
Polls close at 10 pm EST (03:00 Wednesday UK time).
Postal voting accounts for the majority in Utah so a final result may not be known until as late as 22 November because ballots postmarked by 7 November are due to come in between seven-to-14 days after Election Day.
Vermont
Polls close at 7 pm EST (00:00 Wednesday UK time).
The first results are due to be announced around 7.30pm EST and concluded around 11pm EST or midnight. However, as with other states, a huge number of postal ballots are in play, which will delay matters by several days.
Virginia
Polls close at 7 pm EST (00:00 Wednesday UK time).
After the polls close, we should see results every 15 minutes, with the majority completed on Election Night. However, valid mail ballots have until 14 November to be taken into account, so a final outcome will not be known until then.
Washington
Polls close at 11 pm EST (04:00 Wednesday UK time).
While votes will come in on Election Night, the majority of ballots will be cast by mail and these only have to be postmarked on Election Day, not necessarily received by then, so the state’s total count can take several days to ascertain and will not be finalised until 29 November.
West Virginia
Polls close at 7.30 pm EST (00:30 Wednesday UK time).
While the count is expected to begin shortly after polls close and results released accordingly, West Virginia accepts mail ballots postmarked by Election Day until 14 November and will not count them until that date, so a tight result could take a week to resolve.
Wisconsin
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time)
Postal votes cannot be counted in Wisconsin until Election Day, so we are not expecting to see results until Wednesday morning.
Wyoming
Polls close at 9 pm EST (02:00 Wednesday UK time)
The first results are expected to come in around 10pm EST and the whole process to be completed by 2am EST, assuming all goes to plan.
