US Election 2016: All you need to know

The entire world is eager to know the outcome of the US Presidential election as Donald Trump takes on Hillary Clinton in an interesting battle. Khaleej Times will give you all the lively updates right here.

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By Web Team/Agencies

Published: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 1:03 PM

Last updated: Fri 20 Oct 2023, 8:27 AM

When is election day in the US?

Americans will finally go to the polls on the long-awaited election day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016.

When will the next US President be announced?

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After complicated process involving the Electoral College, the winner will eventually be announced on January 6 2017. The new president will be inaugurated and enter the White House on January 20. America's next leader will take the Oath of Office at noon local time on inauguration day.

When Americans pick their next president, they will do so by voting for 'electors' from the 538-member Electoral College - which in turn votes for the president for the next four years.

The US electoral college explained

Results: Election projection

Either Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton or maverick Republican Donald Trump will be declared the winner of the US Presidential election, after a bitter fight that has captivated the eyes of the world.

Projection results are shown initially (and updated periodically during the run up to the election). Then on the day the graphic updates automatically as the results are announced.

What are swing states?

Videographic explaining why swing states could prove pivotal in the US presidential election.

Web Team/Agencies

Published: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 1:03 PM

Last updated: Fri 20 Oct 2023, 8:27 AM

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