US election 2024 guide for Australia: when is it, what time do polls close and when will we know the results?

As voting day approaches in America, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remain neck-and-neck in the polls. Keep up with our guide to Australian TV coverage, live results, where to watch and more

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• How US election day compares with Australia

The 2024 US election is shaping up to be one of the closest races in living memory, with much of the world, including Australia, watching with great anticipation. In fact, since the emergence of Donald Trump as a presidential force, it can sometimes feel as though US politics gets as much media coverage in Australia as our own leaders.

This means the 2024 election is easy to follow, with live TV and rolling online news coverage. There will also be in-person election watch parties across Australia.