( NewsNation ) — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris only have a few hours left to make their final appeals to voters ahead of the election. With 270 electoral votes needed to win, each candidate’s path to victory appears distinct.
Key states and poll closing times
The first crucial presidential election results will emerge from Georgia when polls close at 7 p.m. ET, with election analysts watching Forsyth County in suburban Atlanta for early signs of Trump’s strength among affluent voters.
North Carolina follows shortly after, with Nash County serving as a key indicator. The working-class region, with its 40 to 45% Black population, could signal whether Harris successfully mobilized Black voters.
4 potential paths to victory in the 2024 election
The 8 p.m. ET rush of results positions Pennsylvania as the potential decider, with Erie County serving as the state’s traditional bellwether. Erie’s results have accurately predicted the statewide winner in the past two presidential cycles.