RTL will switch to American time on the night of November 5 to 6 and will keep you informed of any developments in the following days, if the result is close. The American election, which pits former President Donald Trump against current Vice-President Kamala Harrisis probably one of the defining events of 2024. The whole world will have its eyes fixed on America and its famous swing states, capable of reversing the course of elections.
From 12:30 a.m., RTL journalists will be present to give you the first results. At each key moment of the night, RTL special correspondents in the United States will analyze the results and the essential elements of the vote live. Throughout the night, the RTL specialist in American music will play the greatest classics of rock, country and American pop for a 100% American immersion.
Exceptionally, RTL Petit Matin will start at 4 a.m. for three hours of information and good humor, followed by RTL Matinwith numerous reports, analyzes and decryptions from their guests.
The special correspondents and the RTL correspondent will be as close as possible to the voters and the two candidates to bring to life the great moments of this election by going to meet the Americans.
Naturally, RTL.fr and our social networks will keep you informed live of the latest news from the United States. You will find all our information on the election on our special page.
Swing state ballot closing time
This year, the determining states for the outcome of the election are: Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. For those who wish to follow the votes live, note that voting closing time depends on states, due to different time zones.
Here is the closing time for swing state ballots, Paris time on Wednesday, November 6, in ascending order:
Georgia: 01:00
North Carolina : 01:30
Florida: 2:00 a.m. (although most of the state will close at 1:00 a.m.)
Pennsylvania: 02:00
Michigan: 3:00 a.m. (although most of the state will close at 2:00 a.m.)
Arizona : 03:00
Minnesota : 03:00
New Mexico: 03:00
Wisconsin : 03:00
Nevada : 04:00
If you are comfortable in English
To experience this election “American style” and if your level of English is solid, know that most of the major American networks have planned a broad system for this election. The chains CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC, NBC or CBS will provide complete coverage 24 hours a day, from Tuesday 5 to Wednesday 6. Coverage which could be short if Kamala Harris were to win a state like Florida, or very long if certain results are contested. Depending on your box and your subscriptions, you can, for example, watch CNN International on channels 541 (SFR), 256 (Bouygues), 234 (Orange), 541 (Canal), etc.
The election can also be followed online on YouTube, CBS or PBS having planned to “livestream” the vote and its results. We recommend that you follow the information from the sites The New York Times et The Washington Postwhich notably offer interactive infographics to understand the elections and electoral issues, state by state.
Don't forget that these media work with polling institutes and that the results they display, particularly those from last night, should always be taken with caution. Their projections may vary and we recommend that you always consult several sources to get the best information.
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