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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

US presidential election: How do exit polls work?

Voters across America are going to the polls on Tuesday, 5 November, to cast their vote for the 47th president of the United States — either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

Once voting closes, election workers will count ballots and data will be released.

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