Washington is a mail-only state. To participate, you need to drop your ballot in a drop box by 8 p.m. You can also mail it, but it must be postmarked by Election Day. You don’t need a stamp. Make sure you’ve signed your ballot. Turned yours in already?

Election Day in the United States is now often considered election week as each state follows its own rules and practices for counting ballots — not to mention the legal challenges — that can delay the results. But the truth is, nobody knows how long it will take for the winner to be announced this time.

Here’s when to expect election results. Some states could start reporting results shortly after their polls close. According to 270toWin, these states are among the earliest to close: Indiana - Polls close at 6 p.

Polls cross the country will remain open until at least the early evening local time as Americans cast their ballots on Election Day.