As the world anticipates the pivotal 2024 US presidential election, BBC News stands ready to deliver extensive coverage. Starting from 22:00 GMT (17:00 EST) on Tuesday, November 5, audiences in the UK and abroad can access real-time updates, expert analysis, and results across multiple platforms. The fierce contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will unfold live on the BBC News website and app.
Central to BBC’s offering is a dedicated live page featuring continuous updates and a live stream. This will be complemented by insights from North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher, alongside contributions from reporters stationed in critical battleground states across the US.
UK readers can subscribe to Anthony’s US Election Unspun newsletter for in-depth commentary.
The 2024 US election page will provide ongoing analysis and detailed explainers as events unfold.
Special programming will commence on the BBC News Channel at 22:40 GMT (17:40 EST), just before polls close on the East Coast. Anchors Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda will lead the coverage, joined by notable correspondents including Katty Kay, Sarah Smith, and Gary O’Donoghue. The BBC Verify team is also set to fact-check emerging claims throughout the night.
Listeners can tune in via BBC Radio 4 or BBC Radio 5 Live, with global audiences accessing similar broadcasts on the BBC World Service. At 06:00 GMT (01:00 EST), options expand with either Today on BBC Radio 4 or Breakfast on BBC Radio 5 Live. Continuous coverage is also available on BBC Sounds, featuring special episodes of the flagship US news podcast Americast, which will analyze developments not only during election night but in subsequent days as well.
The BBC’s extensive field reporting will cover key swing states including Pennsylvania, where crucial conversations about immigration and voter sentiment are taking place.
Voter sentiment remains a critical factor; reports indicate that women voters may significantly influence Harris’s lead in polls.
As excitement builds around election night, BBC reporters are set to capture both rallies and reactions from supporters of each candidate. With claims of voter fraud circulating on social media, BBC Verify will scrutinize these allegations for accuracy.
In this dynamic political landscape, understanding the unfolding events is essential not just for Americans but for global audiences as well. As we navigate this pivotal moment in history, thorough coverage from reliable sources like BBC News becomes increasingly crucial.
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On November 5, voters in the United States will head to the polls to choose their next president. Originally anticipated as a rematch of the 2020 election, the political landscape shifted dramatically in July when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.