Where To Watch Election Results Online: 4 Best Media Outlets To Get Clinton & Trump Updates [VIDEO]
Just about every media publication, news station and political blog will be covering Election Day 2016, so which outlets should you check out for real-time updates?
With millions turning out to vote between Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and even third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, there is a lot at stake today. Most of the media is devoting all-day coverage to the election, so you'll be able to find results with a few clicks or changes of the channel.
Here are the best outlets to follow if you want live election results:
CNN
For those who love wall-to-wall coverage with plenty of commentary and analysis, CNN is easily accessible and may be the best for you. The network is currently airing coverage of the election, which is expected to last the entire day. You can watch CNN on your television, through mobile apps or on Facebook Live.
FiveThirtyEight
If you don't want to hear the noise of cable news commentators but still want in-depth analysis, FiveThirtyEight has a live blog that's already active with new info posted regularly. The site also has a predictive map with indicators of which states to watch out for. Check out the FiveThirtyEight live blog here
Twitter
Twitter is fast becoming one of the most common ways to get up-to-the-second news. For this election, they are partnering with BuzzFeed News, providing video coverage and live tweets. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET.
Politico
Politico has an interactive map and live updating results, with a breakdown for each of the 50 states by county. It is the perfect alternative for those who just want the hard results and don't want any analysis or opinionated commentary. Check out the Politico map here.
The first polls close at 6 p.m. ET in much of Indiana and Kentucky, and the results will then begin pouring in. Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia at 7 p.m. ET, where the first races of this election will be called.
