Election 2016 is finally here, and there will be lots of live streams and TV stations hosting festivities throughout the day. Below, we’ve listed the best times and places to tune in to all the key results. Whether you support Clinton or Trump on this historic day, here’s where and when to get the latest news.
What Time Do The First Polls Close In EST, PST And CST?
Election 2016 coverage will be happening all day today on a variety of channels, but the best time to tune in is at 6 pm. EST, 3 p.m. PST and 5 p.m. CST when the first polls close in Indiana and Kentucky.
How Long Will It Take For Results To Come in?
That’s hard to say given the nature of elections, but polls will be open from 6 p.m EST all the way until 1 a.m. EST, 10 p.m. PST and 12 a.m. CT when Alaska finishes up. A winner could be chosen far earlier than that, but coverage of the results will likely continue late into the night.
Which TV Channels Should I Watch For Election 2016 Coverage?
NBC
CBS
ABC
Fox
Fox News
MSNBC
Univision
C-SPAN
CNN
For exact channel numbers please check your local listings. It’s also worth noting that many of these channels have apps in the App Store and Google Play that can be used to watch everything on mobile device live streams. Just search the channel name on your chosen storefront. A login from your cable provider may be required.
Watch Via Facebook
Go to the ABC News Facebook page. Anchored coverage begins around 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PST and 6 p.m. CST.
Watch Via Twitter
Buzzfeed has partnered with Twitter for its own live stream that can be watched here. Streaming begins at 6 p.m. EST, 3 p.m. PST and 4 p.m. CST.
Watch Via YouTube And Streaming
As expected, there are lots of streaming options on YouTube and elsewhere. Here’s a list of a few of the big ones.
NBC
PBS
ABC
CBS
Washington Post
Bloomberg
Reuters
The Young Turks
Many of these streams aren’t active now, but they will be in the coming hours.
Watch Via Snapchat
The best way to do this is simply to follow Snapchat’s Live Story feature for the latest coverage. Because the 2016 election is such a big deal, the hottest headlines should show up there.
Who are you voting for in the 2016 election? Are there any major live streams or TV channels we missed? Will Trump or Clinton win? Tell us in the comments section!
