As Election Day unfolds, voters across the nation are heading to the polls, with significant implications for the control of both the House and Senate. This pivotal day will determine the landscape for the remaining two years of President Donald Trump’s administration, with Democrats aiming for a net gain of three seats to secure the House and four to take the Senate.
With the first polls set to close shortly, NBC News has compiled essential resources and guides to help you track the results as they come in. From poll closing times to insights into key battleground states, here’s everything you need to stay informed.
- Election Night Viewing: Get all the details on how to watch election night with a comprehensive guide by Ben Kamisar and Bridget Bowman, including poll closing times and early indicators of potential outcomes.
- Understanding the Exit Polls: Stephanie Perry offers an explanation of how the NBC News Exit Poll operates and what it means for election results.
- Decision Desk Insights: John Lapinski, Stephen Pettigrew, and Marc Trussler outline the determining factors that will signal which party has gained control of the House and Senate.
- Kornacki Cam Live: Don’t miss Steve Kornacki live at the Big Board starting at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by NBC News primetime coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- Results Pages: Bookmark our results pages for the Senate, House, and governor races to stay updated.
- Live Blog Updates: Keep an eye on our live blog for continuous updates throughout the night.
As we approach critical closing times, here’s what to expect:
7 p.m. ET: Polls close in Georgia, Indiana (partial), Kentucky (partial), South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia.
7:30 p.m. ET: North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia.
8 p.m. ET: Alabama, Connecticut, D.C., Florida (partial), Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.
8:30 p.m. ET: Arkansas.
9 p.m. ET: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas (partial), Louisiana, Michigan (partial), Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota (partial), South Dakota (partial), Texas (partial), Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
10 p.m. ET: Montana, Nevada, and Utah.
11 p.m. ET: California, Idaho (partial), Oregon (partial), and Washington.
12 a.m. ET: Hawaii.
1 a.m. ET: Alaska (partial).
In addition to tracking the election results, stay updated on other significant stories today, including weather-related polling disruptions and the Justice Department’s deployment of election monitors across the country. As the night progresses, be sure to check back for the latest updates and insights.
Today’s newsletter was curated by Adam Wollner. For feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out via email.
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