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Whether you’re a political junkie or just tuning in for the first time, here’s your complete guide to the Tuesday, November 5th election.
When will the results be in?
Polls will begin closing in several states from 11pm Irish time, with more to follow after midnight.
Will the results come in at the same time?
No. Winners in several states will become clear throughout the night, but tight races in some battleground states may take days.
Will we know the winner by Wednesday morning?
There’s a possibility the winner could be clear around 5am to 6am Wednesday, but polls suggest it’s going to be a really tight race, so it could be days, or even weeks, before we know the 47th US president.
Where can I follow the election?
BreakingNews.ie will be reporting live all night, so keep an eye here.
RTÉ, BBC and Sky News are all offering coverage.
US outlets The New York Times and the Washington Post will also have live updates.
It’s too close to call. Donald Trump edges ahead in national polls, but days are closing the gap, and they are essentially equal
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The seven key battleground states are: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania
State has 19 measures