The best sites and apps to follow the results of the American election live

The best sites and apps to follow the results of the American election live

Counting for the 2024 US presidential election has begun. In a few hours, the name of the future president could be known. The night of November 5 to 6 is already shaping up to be historic in the United States. Who will become president-elect, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?

The American presidential election is very special. In the United States, there is not 1 election, but 50. Each state has a number of electors, and the winner of a state wins all of its electors. At the end of the count, the first candidate with 270 electors is elected president.

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The best sites and apps to follow the results of the American election live

On the night of November 5-6, media around the world are watching the United States. Following the count in real time can be fascinating, since the mechanism of the election with its electors makes the vote very unpredictable. In the event that a candidate obtains 270 votes overnight, then the big winner will be proclaimed by the media.

What are the best sites to follow the results of the American election from France?

All the media around the world are covering the American election, often with sites specially designed for the occasion. Here is our selection of the best sites to get information on the night of November 5 to 6, and beyond if the result is slow to become known:

New York Times, the safe bet

The reference for following the result of the American elections is the New York Times website.

For several years, it has offered an extremely well-designed electoral map to easily understand the count in each state. A counter allows you to know the number of electoral votes obtained by each candidate, up to the famous 270. By hovering over a state with your mouse (or by touching it on your mobile), you can see the count live. An algorithm also predicts the chances of victory, in order to give a clear indication before the final result.

On the New York Times website, the electoral map is presented and updated in real time.On the New York Times website, the electoral map is presented and updated in real time.
On the New York Times website, the electoral map is presented and updated in real time. // Source: Capture Numerama

At the bottom of the map, the New York Times lists the results state by state, indicating precisely which ones matter more than others.

Journalists can also send comments in real time to provide information on the destiny of the United States, by pointing out a phenomenon.

On the same page, the New York Times presents the results from each state in real time.On the same page, the New York Times presents the results from each state in real time.
On the same page, the New York Times presents the results from each state in real time. // Source: Capture Numerama

In addition to its site, the New York Times obviously offers a very complete mobile applicationwith the same section.

Apple News on iPhone: a widget to follow the race for the 270 electors

Officially unavailable in France, the Apple News application allows you to add a widget dedicated to the counting of the American election on your locked screen. On recent iPhones, there is even a widget in the Dynamic Island, to know the progress of the results and the countdown to 270.

It is possible to activate Apple News on iPhone. To do this, go to Settings, General, Language and region Then Region. Choose UNITED STATES and return to the home screen. The Apple News app should appear.

On the home screen, you should be able to follow the US election. The widget will then be added to your iPhone until the winner is chosen. By clicking on it, you will arrive on a map of the states updated by Apple.

Adding the election widget to Apple News.Adding the election widget to Apple News.
Adding the election widget to Apple News. // Source: Capture Numerama

RealClearPolitics: the site for data lovers

RealClearPolitics has never been a very nice site, but it is the gold standard for tracking polls in the United States.

On election night, it offers precise data on each state, with a percentage chance for each candidate. If you think you know the electoral college system well enough that you don’t need explanations from a journalist, then RealClearPolitics is a very good platform.

The RealClearPolitics site isn't the prettiest, but it has detailed results.The RealClearPolitics site isn't the prettiest, but it has detailed results.
The RealClearPolitics site isn’t the prettiest, but it has detailed results. // Source: Capture Numerama

The CNN interactive wall: a television phenomenon and an application

Finally, there is also traditional television. CNN is the international reference for following the election from the United States, with a team of experts responsible for analyzing the results state by state. The channel is accessible on most boxes, on myCANAL or on Molotov.

One of CNN’s strengths since the 2016 election has been its touch wall. It’s a giant screen that allows journalists to zoom in on the map to explain a state’s results. The American media offers it for free access in its mobile application, on Android or iOS.

The magic wall in the CNN app. Other American media have a similar tool.The magic wall in the CNN app. Other American media have a similar tool.
The magic wall in the CNN app. Other American media have a similar tool. // Source: Numerama Captures

In 2016, Donald Trump’s victory was known at the end of the night, since the Republican candidate had a large lead. In 2020, we had to wait until Saturday to obtain reliable results.

What will happen in 2024? It’s difficult to say, since the polls are very close, but several states have trained to count more quickly. Whatever happens, the night of November 5 to 6 promises to be historic.

Source: www.numerama.com