Harris wins in exit polls of 'swing' states: What it means and when results will come

Exit polls predict that Harris will win in Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, while Trump will lead in Nevada and Pennsylvania. In Arizona, Trump and Harris are tied, each receiving 46% of voter support, according to preliminary results.

Voting is still ongoing in these states. The first polling stations are expected to close at 2:00 a.m. Kyiv time in Georgia, followed by North Carolina at 2:30 a.m., Pennsylvania at 3:00 a.m., Michigan at 3:00 and 4:00 a.m., Wisconsin and Arizona at 4:00 a.m., and Nevada at 5:00 a.m.

Afterward, vote counting will begin in these states, which could ultimately determine the outcome of the US election. Counting in "swing states" may take longer than in others.

The vote count is expected to be completed by morning in North Carolina, Michigan, and Arizona. In other states, the counting will continue for several more days.

What are swing states

To win the US presidential election, candidates need to secure 270 out of 538 electoral votes. The number of electors varies by state, depending on its population size. In most US states, there is a significant advantage either for Trump or Harris, creating Democratic and Republican states.

However, there are states where voter preferences fluctuate. These are called "swing states." This year, they include Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Arizona.

The most crucial state for both Trump and Harris is Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes. Michigan and Georgia have 16 each, North Carolina has 15, Arizona has 11, Wisconsin has 10, and Nevada has 6.

The candidate who wins more electoral votes in the "swing states" will likely win the election.

Republican candidate Donald Trump has already claimed there was alleged voter fraud in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.