US Elections 2024: How And Where To Follow US Elections From India

This year former president Donald Trump to face vice president Kamala Harris.

The election pits Democrat Kamala Harris against Republican Donald Trump in a contest that could take days, or even weeks, to determine the final outcome

Voting begins on Tuesday, November 5, with polling hours differing by state; most polls will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time

For viewers in India, this translates to polling beginning around 4:30 p.m. IST and continuing through 6:30 a.m. IST on November 6

Exit polling, which provides an early glimpse into potential outcomes, is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. EST, around 2:30 a.m. IST on November 6

Initial results will start rolling in soon after polls close, but the overall outcome could take time, particularly if key swing states report results gradually

Some states may produce early projections, but others, especially those with tighter races or high numbers of mail-in ballots, may not conclude counting for several days

Official announcements won’t be made until all votes are counted, and any legal challenges are resolved

How to Follow the U.S. Election Live in India? For those following from India, major news outlets will provide live coverage throughout the night