This post is to focus US election debates to one place so as to not junk up Back Chat.
When do the polls close in battleground states on Election Day?
The winner of the election will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Arizona: Polls close at 9pm Eastern Standard time on November 5 (ET) – which is 3pm November 6 NZT. Arizona doesn’t announce its tallies until all precincts have reported or one hour after all polls are closed, whichever is first.
Georgia: Polls close at 7pm ET – 1pm November 6 NZT.
Michigan: The state covers two time zones, but polls in most of the state close at 8pm ET – 2pm NZT, with the rest at 9pm ET – 3pm NZT.
Nevada: Polls close at 10pm ET – 4pm NZT. The state doesn’t release results until the last vote has been cast.
North Carolina: Polls close at 7:30pm ET – 1.30pm NZT.
Pennsylvania: Polls close at 8pm ET – 2pm NZT.
Wisconsin: Polls close at 9pm ET – 3pm NZT.
Useful links:
Nate Silver
