As the 2025 US Presidential Election draws to a close, all eyes are on the battleground states that will ultimately decide whether Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman President of the United States, or if Donald Trump pulls off an unprecedented comeback. Both candidates have spent their final days crisscrossing swing states, offering starkly different visions for America’s future. With polls showing a close race, the election outcome is still up in the air, and results are expected to come in on November 6, 2025.
US Election Result Date 2025
The US Election Day is set for Tuesday, November 5, 2025, and voting will take place across all 50 states, with the key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin being heavily contested. These states, which traditionally swing between the two parties, are likely to determine who wins the required 270 electoral votes needed to claim victory. With both campaigns aggressively pushing for votes in these regions, the results of these contests will be watched closely as they trickle in starting at 6 p.m. ET on November 5, 2025.
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State-by-State Winner Announcement Timeline
State
Polls Open
Polls Close
Time Zone
Pennsylvania
7:00 AM
8:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)
Georgia
7:00 AM
8:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)
Arizona
8:00 AM
9:00 PM
Mountain Time (MT)
Wisconsin
8:00 AM
9:00 PM
Central Time (CT)
North Carolina
6:30 AM
6:30 PM
Eastern Time (ET)
Importance of Battleground States
Battleground State
Electoral Votes
Key Voting Trends
Polling Hours
Pennsylvania
19
Crucial swing state
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Georgia
16
Historically tight
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Arizona
11
Shift toward Democrats
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM MT
Wisconsin
10
Narrow margins
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM CT
North Carolina
15
Tight Republican race
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM ET
Polling Timings and Election Day Process
State
Polling Hours
Time Zone
When Results Expected
Nevada
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Pacific Time (PT)
8:30 PM IST
Michigan
7:00 AM or 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)
7:30 PM IST
North Carolina
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Eastern Time (ET)
5:00 AM IST
Arizona
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Mountain Time (MT)
7:30 AM IST
Nevada
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Pacific Time (PT)
8:30 AM IST
Voter Turnout Impact in Key States
State
Expected Voter Turnout
Significance
Poll Opening
Pennsylvania
High
Swing state, pivotal
7:00 AM ET
Georgia
High
Decisive battleground
7:00 AM ET
Arizona
Moderate
Increasing Latino Vote
8:00 AM MT
Wisconsin
High
Narrow margins
8:00 AM CT
North Carolina
High
Must-win for Trump
6:30 AM ET
Impact of Early Voting
State
Early Voting Stats
Projected Winner
Polling Times
Pennsylvania
High early voting participation
Too close to call
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Georgia
High
Close race, trending Republican
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Arizona
Growing number of early voters
Leaning Democratic
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM MT
Wisconsin
Moderate
Close race
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM CT
North Carolina
Balanced early voting
Tight Republican race
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM ET
Predictions and Polling Data Overview
State
Poll Predictions
Trump’s Margin
Harris’ Margin
Pennsylvania
Too close to call
Leaning Trump
Slight lead Harris
Georgia
Close race
Lead Trump
Close second
Arizona
Leaning Harris
Close gap
Leaning Harris
Wisconsin
Too close to call
Narrow Trump lead
Narrow Harris lead
North Carolina
Tight race
Lead Trump
Narrow Harris lead
Key Factors in Election Outcome
State
Key Factors
Polling Hours
Impact on Result
Pennsylvania
Economic impact, union support
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Crucial swing state
Georgia
Voter demographic shifts
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Small margin expected
Arizona
Latino voting influence
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM MT
Key battleground
Wisconsin
Suburban shift
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM CT
Tight contest
North Carolina
Rural white voters, suburban shift
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM ET
Narrow Trump lead
Closing Time and First Results
State
Polls Close
Expected Time for Results
State’s Importance
Pennsylvania
8:00 PM ET
9:30 PM ET
Decisive in Electoral Vote
Georgia
8:00 PM ET
9:30 PM ET
Key swing state
Arizona
9:00 PM MT
10:30 PM MT
Crucial for Harris
Wisconsin
9:00 PM CT
10:30 PM CT
Close race
North Carolina
6:30 PM ET
8:00 PM ET
Key for Trump
Potential Shifts in Voter Sentiment
State
Voter Sentiment
Polling Hours
Projected Outcome
Pennsylvania
Divided, urban vs rural
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Uncertain
Georgia
Favoring Trump
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Leaning Trump
Arizona
Shifting toward Dems
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM MT
Leaning Harris
Wisconsin
Highly competitive
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM CT
Uncertain
North Carolina
Strong Trump support
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM ET
Tight race
National Polling Trends
Polling Organization
Trump Lead
Harris Lead
Polling Data
FiveThirtyEight
Narrow lead Trump
Narrow Harris lead
Polls within margin
The Washington Post
Leaning Trump
Leaning Harris
Close national race
Schar School Poll
Close contest
Tight margins
Statistical tie
Electoral College Breakdown
State
Electoral Votes
Trump Votes
Harris Votes
Pennsylvania
19
Likely Trump lead
Likely Harris lead
Georgia
16
Likely Trump lead
Likely Harris lead
Arizona
US Election Result Date Summary
The 2025 U.S. Presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is expected to be tightly contested, with key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin playing a pivotal role. Polls open on November 5, 2025, and results will begin trickling in after polls close at 6:00 PM ET. While Trump and Harris both have slim advantages in several states, voter turnout and early voting trends will heavily influence the outcome. The winner must secure at least 270 electoral votes, with each state’s results expected by the evening. The race remains too close to call, making every vote crucial.
