Everything you need to know about the US Presidential election
The US presidential election is notable for the absence of a central election commission and the significant impact of early voting. The sites open at 16:00 UTC+5, and preliminary results can be expected the next day. If the gap between the candidates is small, the final results will be known only in a few days.
Early voting is an advantage for Democrats: About 80 million Americans have already voted early, which raises suspicions of fraud, especially by mail. Opening hours of polling stations: The first polling stations will open at 16:00 UTC+5, and the last ones will close closer to the morning of the next day. Absence of the Central Election Commission (CEC): In the United States, each state counts votes independently, which can lead to delays and skewed counting. The counting sequence: Precinct votes are counted first, and then postal votes are added, which can dramatically change the results. When to wait for the first results: It is expected that the preliminary results will appear tomorrow around 12:00 UTC+5. Small gap: If the gap is small, the calculation may take several days — as in 2020, when the final results were known only on November 8. Formal electoral voting: In December, the electors confirm the results of the elections, as a rule, in accordance with the will of the voters. Inauguration: The new president officially takes office on January 20 after the results are approved by Congress.
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