On November 5, elections will be held in the United States to elect the country’s 47th president: Democratic Representative Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump.
NV writes about this.
Preliminary results are expected on the morning of November 6, at approximately 6:00. This will happen after the closing of polling stations on the west coast of the United States. However, final results could be delayed by several days as Harris and Trump’s ratings are nearly equal, raising the possibility of a recount and possible legal challenges.
In the United States, election results are initially determined by the media themselves, since the Federal Election Commission is not involved in the vote count. Each state has its own procedures and the count could be delayed if necessary, especially in key states like Pennsylvania. Additionally, result processing time is affected by early, mail-in and overseas votes, which may be processed late.
The major media outlets have traditionally been decisive in covering US elections, based on their own calculations, exit polls and forecasts. Key data sources include the AP, which sends thousands of reporters to gather information, and The National Election Pool, which provides exit poll data to a consortium of major American media outlets. Another important source is Decision Desk HQ, which provides real-time data.
Although the winner may be determined at the media level shortly after the vote, formal approval will occur later. The decision is not made by direct vote of citizens, but through the Electoral College, where the winner must receive at least 270 votes.
Elected electors will meet on December 17 to formally cast their votes, with final confirmation of the results occurring in a joint session of the US Congress on January 6, 2025, where current Vice President Harris will preside. The inauguration of the new president-elect will take place on January 20, 2025.
Previously, Cursor wrote that the poll showed how many Israelis believe Trump’s victory will help the Jewish state.
Only 13% of Israeli respondents want Vice President Kamala Harris to win.
