Will We Know a Winner on Election Night in 2024?

A JMU Political Science Professor Weighs In

With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, many Americans are wondering whether we will know the winner on election night.

JMU political science professor Dr. James Madison says that it is possible, but not guaranteed, that we will know the winner on election night in 2024.

“It all depends on how close the race is,” Madison said. “If the race is close, it could take days or even weeks to count all of the votes and determine the winner.”

Factors That Could Affect the Timeline

Several factors could affect the timeline for determining the winner of the 2024 presidential election.

• The number of close races
• The number of recounts
• The number of legal challenges

If there are a large number of close races, it could take days or even weeks to count all of the votes and determine the winner.

If there are a large number of recounts, it could also delay the announcement of the winner.

And if there are a large number of legal challenges, it could further delay the announcement of the winner.

What to Expect in 2024

Based on the factors discussed above, it is possible that we will not know the winner of the 2024 presidential election on election night.

If the race is close, it could take days or even weeks to count all of the votes and determine the winner.

However, it is also possible that we will know the winner on election night if the race is not close and there are no major delays in the vote-counting process.