Election results timing varies by race and location, but you can typically expect live results as polls close, with final outcomes clarified over the next few hours. Here’s how to track them accurately right now:
- Check major outlets with live-result trackers: reputable national outlets and the Associated Press publish updates as precincts report. They typically show results by state and by key races (governor, mayor, and notable ballot measures). Look for live result pages that are updated in real time.
- Confirm poll closing times by state for tonight: results begin to appear as precincts close, which happens at different times across the country. Early results often come from larger jurisdictions first, followed by more complete tallies as mail-in and provisional ballots are counted.
- Use official state election websites as a supplement: many states provide real-time or near-real-time results and breakdowns by race, precinct, and ballot measure.
If you’d like, specify which states, cities, or races you care about, and I can give you a precise timeline and the best sources to watch for each one.
