On Election Day, the excitement and anticipation build as the polls start closing, marking the gradual unveiling of results from a long campaign season. With different states closing polls at varying times, the influx of data does not arrive all at once. Not limited to the presidential race, numerous Senate and House races, along with ballot questions and local races, capture headlines on Election Day and beyond. For those following the action at home, here’s a detailed hour-by-hour guide to nationwide races and key ballot questions organized by poll closing times, all converted to Eastern Standard Time.
7 P.M. EST
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Florida
- 13th Congressional District (Clearwater): GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna faces Democrat Whitney Fox in a district Trump won by 7 points in 2020.
- 27th Congressional District (Miami): GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is challenged by Democrat Lucia Baez-Geller.
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Georgia
- With no major races, Georgia plays a significant role in the presidential race after a fiercely contested campaign.
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Indiana
- Governor: Republican Sen. Mike Braun vies for an open seat against Democrat Jennifer McCormick.
- Senate: GOP Rep. Jim Banks competes for Braun’s Senate seat against Democrat Valerie McCray.
- 1st District (Gary area): Incumbent Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan faces Randell Niemeyer.
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Kentucky
- Ballot measure: Proposing citizenship requirement for voting.
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South Carolina
- Ballot measure: Establishing voting rights limited to U.S. citizens in the state constitution.
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Vermont
- Governor: Republican Gov. Phil Scott competes against Democrat Esther Charlestin.
- Senate: Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders faces Republican Gerald Malloy.
- Virginia
- Senate: Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine runs for a third term against Republican Hung Cao.
- 2nd Congressional District (Virginia Beach): GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces Missy Cotter Smasal.
- 7th Congressional District (Northern Virginia): Eugene Vindman and Derrick Anderson compete for an open seat.
7:30 P.M. EST
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North Carolina
- 1st Congressional District (Northeast): Incumbent Rep. Don Davis faces Republican Laurie Buckhout.
- Ballot measure: Constitutional amendment restricting voting rights to U.S. citizens.
- Ohio
- Senate: Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown seeks a fourth term.
8 P.M. EST
- Alabama
- 2nd Congressional District (Montgomery): Democrat Shomari Figures challenges GOP attorney Caroleene Dobson.
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In the whirlwind of Election Day, the country witnesses the culmination of months of campaigning and anticipation. Each race, ballot measure, and contest marks a crucial moment in shaping the future of the nation. Stay engaged, keep an eye on the results, and let your voice be heard in this democratic process.
