When will we know who won the 2024 election? Here’s what to know

Published November 4, 2024 5:35pm ET



Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck heading into Election Day, and it’s nearly a certainty that a 2024 winner won’t be declared until later this week.

Both the 2020 and 2022 midterm elections saw some significant delays in declaring a winner. President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory wasn’t solidified until the Saturday following Election Day. During the 2022 midterms, the House also took four days to be decided, while the Senate took a full eight.

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