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US presidential election 2024: When and where to watch poll results from India

The tradition of holding presidential elections on the first Tuesday in November dates back to 1845. The decision was taken when the USA was primarily an agrarian society.

November 05, 2024 / 11:48 IST
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Former President Donald Trump is eyeing a rare return to the White House, aiming to reclaim the presidency he lost to Joe Biden in 2020.
Former President Donald Trump is eyeing a rare return to the White House, aiming to reclaim the presidency he lost to Joe Biden in 2020.

The US presidential elections set to be held on November 5 promises to be a close contest between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat contender Kamala Harris.

The tradition of holding presidential elections on the first Tuesday in November dates back to 1845. The decision was taken when the USA was primarily an agrarian society. By scheduling elections after the autumn harvest, farmers could conveniently travel to polling stations, which were often situated far from their homes.

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When can you watch US polls from India?

Polling stations across the US will open between 7.00 am and 9.00 am local time on Tuesday, translating to 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm IST (Indian Standard Time), accounting for the different time zones in the country.