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With just one week before Election Day, a resurgence in conspiracy theories and misinformation about voting is forcing state and local election officials to spend their time debunking rumors. David Becker, Executive Director & Founder, Center for Election Innovation and Research explans why people are skeptical this election season. LOS ANGELES - As the 2024 election heats up, all eyes are on seven key swing states, where unique vote-counting rules mean some results might roll in fast—while others keep us guessing.
From early voting to extended mail-in deadlines, each state has its own approach that could shape election night’s timeline. Here’s a quick look at when we’re likely to know who won in battlegrounds like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Michigan's 2024 election will be the first time the state offers early voting during a presidential election, which officials hope will ease lines on Election Day.
Here are some key factors for the state to consider: With a high turnout expected, Michigan election officials aim to avoid the delays seen in 2020 by utilizing early voting and efficient absentee processing. North Carolina aims to report nearly all (90%) of its votes by midnight on Election Day, Nov. 5.
Details include: Given the streamlined processes, North Carolina is likely to have results earlier than many other swing states. With the 2024 election just one week away, Trump and Harris remain locked in a razor-thin presidential race. Harris continues to maintain a slight edge nationally, according to 270toWin polling.
Trump is ahead in four swing states, compared to Harris' three. All the polls are extremely close and within the margin of error. Keith Nahigian and Richard Gordon, political analysts, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
In Pennsylvania, mail-in ballots cannot be processed until 7 a.m. on Election Day, leading to expected delays in results.
Key details include: Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State has indicated that voters shouldn’t expect a clear winner on election night, especially given the anticipated high mail-in turnout. Nevada allows mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to four days after, which may delay final results: In 2020, Nevada’s results were confirmed four days after Election Day, and 2024 may follow a similar timeline. People cast their in-person early ballot for the 2024 general election at the Northwest Activities Center on October 29, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
(Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images) Arizona’s high volume of early ballots dropped off on Election Day itself has historically delayed final results: Officials in Arizona expect a close race, with results likely unfolding over days as late ballots are verified and counted. Wisconsin expects delays due to absentee ballot procedures and close races: Election officials emphasize accuracy over speed, with late-night absentee counts expected to affect early results. Georgia faces record turnout amid a high number of legal challenges that could impact vote processing: With numerous lawsuits and high turnout, Georgia’s election results may be delayed, particularly in close races.
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