Key States' Election Night Vote Reporting Expectations

Election workers watch as vote-by-mail ballots are sorted during primary voting at the Multnomah County elections office on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

As the nation eagerly awaits the outcome of the 2020 Presidential Election, here is a breakdown of what to expect on election night in key states:

Georgia

North Carolina: Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET, delays due to new laws.

Georgia: Polls close at 7:00 p.m. ET, expect early mail ballots first.

Pennsylvania: Polls close at 8:00 p.m. ET, full mail ballot reporting may take days.

Electoral Votes: 16

Polls Close: 7:00 p.m. ET

Vote Reporting: Early and mail ballots will be reported first, followed by Election Day votes. The state is expected to report nearly all votes on election night.

Important Dates: Early voting ended on 11/1, and mail-in ballots must be received by 11/5.

North Carolina

Electoral Votes: 16

Polls Close: 7:30 p.m. ET

Vote Reporting: New laws may delay the reporting of early votes. Provisional ballots may take longer to count due to new voter ID laws and Hurricane Helene effects.

Important Dates: Early voting ended on 11/2, and mail-in ballots must arrive by 11/5.

Pennsylvania

Electoral Votes: 19

Polls Close: 8:00 p.m. ET

Vote Reporting: Large counties are expected to report mail votes shortly after polls close. Full mail ballot reporting may take several days.

Important Dates: Early voting ended on 10/29, and mail-in ballots must arrive by 11/5.

Michigan

Electoral Votes: 15

Polls Close: 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. ET

Vote Reporting: Reporting patterns vary by county, with most of the state's votes typically reported by midday Wednesday.

Important Dates: Early voting ends on 11/3, and mail-in ballots must be received by 11/5.

Arizona

Electoral Votes: 11

Polls Close: 9:00 p.m. ET

Vote Reporting: Initial results are typically early votes and earlier-arriving mail ballots. Reporting of later-arriving mail ballots may continue for several days.

Important Dates: Early voting ended on 11/1, and mail-in ballots must be received by 11/5.

Wisconsin

Electoral Votes: 10

Polls Close: 9:00 p.m. ET

Vote Reporting: Results will vary by county, with most of the state's results expected on election night.

Important Dates: Early voting ends on 11/3, and mail-in ballots must arrive by 11/5.

Nevada

Electoral Votes: 6

Polls Close: 10:00 p.m. ET

Vote Reporting: Results are not reported until all polling places have closed. Counting may continue for several days, with ballots postmarked on Election Day accepted until November 9.

Stay tuned for live updates as the election night unfolds in these crucial states.