Who will win the swing states? Battlegrounds 2024 live results

States we're watching and the times their polls close (ET):

• Arizona 9 p.m – 11 electoral votes
• Georgia 7 p.m– 16 electoral votes
• Michigan 9 p.m.* – 15 electoral votes
• Nebraska 9 p.m – 5 electoral votes
• Nevada 10 p.m – 6 electoral votes
• North Carolina 7:30 p.m – 16 electoral votes
• Pennsylvania 8 p.m – 19 electoral votes
• Wisconsin 9 p.m – 10 electoral votes

Election Day 2024 is here. And eyes are on eight critical “battleground states” that could decide the results: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

These states, known for flipping both blue and red, earning them the name “swing states,” were crucial to the 2016 and 2020 election results. Experts expect 2024 to be no different becomes.

Both Republican nominee for former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee for Vice President Kamala Harris have campaigned extensively in these battleground states in hopes of securing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory.

Tonight, Assets will report updates on decisions in these key states and provide live coverage after the election closes. Here's a breakdown of the states to watch after the polls close, as well as our latest updates on vote counts:

Arizona, polls close at 9 p.m. ET

Electoral votes: 11

Why it matters: Arizona was a surprise victory for Biden in 2020, marking only the second time in nearly 70 years that a Democratic candidate won the state.

Current survey: Trump currently leads Harris in Arizona by just over two points, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll

Timing of results: Arizona waits to release results until all counties have reported their results or one hour after polls close. In 2020, the results first appeared around 10:02 p.m. ET.

LATEST UPDATE: This section will be updated regularly with results once the surveys are completed.

Georgia, polls close at 7 p.m. ET

Electoral votes: 16

Why it matters: Georgia, a key state in both 2016 and 2020, narrowly went for Biden in 2020. The state has since been embroiled in litigation, with Trump facing ongoing legal challenges over his attempts to overturn the earlier results.

Current survey: According to a FiveThirtyEight poll, Trump and Harris are neck and neck in Georgia, with a gain of 1.5 points.

Timing of results: Initial results could appear shortly after polls close, as in 2020, when the first data was reported at 7:20 p.m. ET.

LATEST UPDATE: As the Georgia election ends, the results are starting to come in, and while it will take some time for the full results to be tallied, Trump is in the lead, according to initial reports from the AP. However, as of this writing at 7:40 p.m. ET, only 9% of counties are reporting. Georgia faced fake bomb threats on Tuesday, and some polling places extended hours to explain the disruption.
(Section last updated approximately 7:40 p.m. ET)

Michigan, polls close at 9 p.m. ET*

Electoral votes: 15

Why it matters: Michigan, a traditional Democratic stronghold, flipped to Trump in 2016 but returned to the Democratic column in 2020. This “blue wall” condition remains crucial to any successful strategy. GOP strategist Frank Luntz says to look directly at the city of Dearborn, Michigan, to see if Trump will win. He said an “incredibly high voter turnout” would be “good news for Harris,” suggesting she will win the state. Otherwise, Trump will likely take Michigan.

Current survey: According to a FiveThirtyEight poll, Harris has a narrow one-point lead over Trump in the state.

Timing of results: Most polls close at 9 p.m. ET, but some counties report an hour earlier. In 2020, the AP called Michigan for Biden at 5:58 p.m. ET the next day.

LATEST UPDATE: This section will be updated regularly with results once the surveys are completed.

*Some parts of Michigan will report earlier at 8 p.m

Nebraska, polls close at 9 p.m. ET

Electoral votes: 5

Why it matters: While Nebraska is traditionally conservative, it divides its votes by district. This division allows for the possibility of a single electoral swing if a district is Democratic. The so-called “blue dot,” the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Omaha, could give Harris a single electoral vote.

Current survey: According to a FiveThirtyEight poll, Trump is ahead of Harris nationally, but specifically in the “blue dot” area, Harris is ahead by 7 points.

Timing of results: The early returns are expected to occur shortly after 9 p.m. ET.

LATEST UPDATE: This section will be updated regularly with results once the surveys are completed.

Nevada, polls close at 10 p.m. ET

Electoral votes:6

Why it matters: Nevada is known for its reliability as a front-runner and has a long history of predicting presidential results. Both campaigns have made significant efforts to influence voters in this small but influential state.

Current survey: According to a FiveThirtyEight poll, Harris and Trump are tied with 47 percent of the vote in the state each.

Timing of results: In 2020, Nevada's results were delayed to ensure that all voters could vote. The first data usually appears around 11:00 p.m. ET.

LATEST UPDATE: This section will be updated regularly with results once the surveys are completed.

North Carolina, polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET

Electoral votes: 16

Why it matters: North Carolina has been a close race throughout, with Trump winning by a narrow margin in 2020. It's a critical state for Republicans, and the early results will set the tone for the evening.

Current survey: Trump currently leads Harris by one point in the state, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll.

Timing of results: The first results usually appear within minutes of polls closing. Full results are expected within days if the race is close.

LATEST UPDATE: Polls closed in North Carolina just moments ago and live updates are expected soon.
(Section last updated approximately 7:40 p.m. ET)

Pennsylvania, polls close at 8 p.m. ET

Electoral votes: 19

Why it matters: As part of the “blue wall,” Pennsylvania has a significant number of electoral votes and was decisive in recent elections. Biden won here by around 80,000 votes in 2020, but Trump won the state in 2016. According to NBC, both Trump and Harris spent more money in Pennsylvania than any other state, and both made numerous campaign stops there, including Trump's viral McDonald's -action -up to the moment.

Current survey: According to a FiveThirtyEight poll, Trump and Harris are exactly 50-50 in the state.

Timing of results: In 2020, the first results were available around 8:09 p.m. ET, with a final announcement on November 7, days after Election Day.

LATEST UPDATE: This section will be updated regularly with results once the surveys are completed.

Wisconsin, polls close at 9 p.m. ET

Electoral votes: 10

Why it matters: Wisconsin is known for its close elections and has been hotly contested in recent elections. Biden's victory here in 2020 was narrow, making him a top priority for both campaigns in 2024.

Current survey: Harris leads Trump by one point in Wisconsin, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll.

Timing of results: The first data usually comes shortly after the polls close. In 2020, the results were announced the following afternoon.

LATEST UPDATE: This section will be updated regularly with results once the surveys are completed.