How the 7 Swing States Will Count Votes and Post Election Results

Unofficial results may be called on election night, but the varied audit procedures mean counts will take days, or even weeks, to be certified as official.

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The 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5 likely hinges on the outcome in seven battleground states.

Battlegrounds—also called swing or purple states—are where support for Democratic and Republican candidates has been split in recent presidential elections. Current swing states are Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.