Election night agenda: When polls close and when to expect results

Polls close at different times across states, from 6 p.m. in parts of Indiana and Kentucky to 1 a.m. in the Aleutian Islands.

Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia tend to complete nearly all vote counting on election night.

California and Washington conduct elections primarily by mail, leading to slower counts.

In 2024, about 38% of California's vote and 33% of Washington's vote was not counted on election night.

6 p.m.: Most polls in Indiana and Kentucky close; no statewide winners expected until 7 p.m. · 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Polls close in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, most of Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. · 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.: Polls close or partially close in nearly half the states, including Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas and Arkansas. · 9 p.m.: All polls close in 15 states including Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Texas and Wisconsin. · 10 p.m.: Polls close in Montana, Nevada and Utah, with eastern Idaho and Oregon also closing; Arizona results begin releasing. · 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Polls close in California, Washington, remaining Idaho and Oregon, then Hawaii, Alaska, and finally the Aleutian Islands at 1 a.m.

38% uncounted vote · 33% uncounted vote · 25% uncounted vote · 90% vote count threshold · 4:50 a.m. time