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The highly anticipated Election Day has arrived and millions of Americans will cast their votes on the final day of the election. Even though the Texas polls close at 7:00 p.m. CST, we likely won't know who won the presidential race for several days.

When will we find out who won the 2024 election?

Large volumes of mail-in ballots, varying counting procedures across states and close races in key states could extend the time it takes to determine final results.

In extremely close races, recounts and legal challenges can further delay the final result. Many states, including Texas, allow a recount if the margin between candidates exceeds a certain threshold, and legal challenges are also possible, particularly in high-stakes contests. These challenges can include disputed ballots, procedural problems or allegations of miscounts.

In the 2000 presidential election between Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush, it took 35 days to declare a winner – the longest wait in modern history. In contrast, current President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election in just four days.

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How many electoral votes does Texas have?

The winner of the 2024 presidential election will need 270 of 538 electoral votes. Texas has one of the highest vote totals anywhere 40second only to California (which has 54 electoral votes).

What are the swing states?

There are seven swing states, also known as battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Live map of 2024 US election results

Follow the 2024 presidential election results on our live map and see the results by state.

Who are the presidential candidates?

The 2024 presidential race includes former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris.

Who is red and who is blue?

Donald Trump is the presidential candidate of the Republican Party, known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), symbolized by a red elephant. Kamala Harris is the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, symbolized by a blue donkey.

According to The History Channel, the recognizable logos come from the work of 19th-century political cartoonist Thomas Nast.

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What do I need to take with me when voting?

According to VoteTexas.Gov, these are acceptable forms of ID for voting in the general election:

  • Texas driver's license
  • Texas voter ID card
  • Texas ID card
  • Texas handgun license
  • US citizenship certificate with photo
  • US military ID card
  • US passport

Anyone unable to provide one of the forms of identification listed above may complete a Reasonable Obstacle Declaration and provide an alternative form of identification when voting. This could be a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or voter registration certificate.

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When do polling stations open and close today?

The surveys are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. As long as you're in line by 7 p.m., your vote will count, no matter how late you cast it.

By law, you have the right to stay in line until you can cast your vote.

Where can you vote in Texas?

About 100 of Texas' 254 counties participate in the Countywide Polling Place Program, meaning registered voters can vote at any location in their county of residence.

Check out these counties here.

If your county does not participate in the program, you can only vote at your county's polling place.

You can find the location of your voting precinct through the Texas Secretary of State's My Voter Portal.

Important dates for the presidential election

  • Inauguration: January 20th
  • Election day: November 5th
  • Voting in the Electoral College: Dec 17
  • Congress counts the electoral votes: January 6th

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