US presidential election set for November 5 with key battleground states in focus

The US presidential election is set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Voters will choose a president and Congressional candidates. Donald Trump will run against Kamala Harris, following Joe Biden's withdrawal after a debate. Key battleground states include Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Nevada. These states have narrow margins and can swing between parties. Florida and Ohio are now considered solidly Republican. Polling generally ends around 7 PM local time, but times vary by state. Election results may take days to project, with final counts taking months. In 2020, results were confirmed four days after the election.