Exit polls for 2024 presidential election to begin reporting after 5 PM ET

Exit polls for the 2024 presidential election will start being reported after 5 PM ET on election day. However, networks cannot project a winner while voting is still ongoing. Results will depend on state margins and may take hours or longer to finalize. The election is expected to be very close between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. If one candidate has a significant lead, results may be clear quickly. A narrow margin could lead to delays, similar to past elections that took days or weeks to resolve. Official results will be certified in November or December, with Congress counting electoral votes on January 6, 2025. The winner will not be officially announced until this process is complete.