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Hold onto Your Hats, Australia: The US Election Drama is Just Heating Up!

Wondering when to tune into the wild ride of the US Presidential Election? Dive into the details of who's in the race and when to catch the action!

The countdown is on to the highly anticipated U.S. Presidential Election on November 5, 2024. With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both firmly at around 220 electoral college votes, the battle for the coveted seat is gearing up to be one for the history books. As we edge closer to Election Day, the question on everyone's lips (especially here in Australia) is, when do we actually get to find out the winner? As seen in the past, we might be in for a suspenseful wait, with the 2020 election taking a whole four days before Joe Biden was officially declared the winner!

As you sip your Vegemite toast, keep in mind that polls across the United States will begin to close throughout the evening of November 5, 2024. Then, all eyes will turn to the results as they roll in. Political commentators and election nerds alike will be glued to their TVs, providing live updates and predictions as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make their case to swing state voters. With the stakes this high, who wouldn’t want some popcorn ready for the grand reveal of who crosses the crucial 270 electoral votes first?

Come November 6, it’s expected that the major networks will be buzzing about the outcome, offering live coverage and expert analysis. The Associated Press will play a key role in calling the election as votes are tallied. Social media will be ablaze, with hashtag trends that reflect the moods and moods of millions across the globe. In Australia, we’ll be eagerly tracking these updates because let’s face it; the outcome will affect us all in some way or another. So set your alarms, folks!

As the political landscape evolves, remember that each state poses its own unique voting twists. For instance, states like Florida and Pennsylvania are often deemed “swing states” that can tip the scales - quite the political equivalent of your mate having the last sausage at a BBQ. And did you know that in 2020, record numbers of voters turned out to exercise their democratic rights, a trend expected to continue in 2024? This election isn’t just a U.S. affair; it’s a show the whole world will be watching, including our mates down under!