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Election Night: Where to Watch, When to Know, and Why Your Snack Matters!

Ready for the 2024 Election Night? Discover how to catch the results, when they'll come in, and snack hacks to keep your energy up!

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, excitement is brewing, and so are our snack plans for Election Night! Whether you’re a dedicated news junkie planning to watch the results unfold on CNN, Fox News, or grounding yourself with PBS News' coverage, knowing where to tune in is key. With platforms going live from various spots, it doesn’t matter if you prefer cable or if you’re streaming on your phone from the couch—there’s a perfect viewing option for everyone!

Polls will close on November 6, 2024, but don’t get too comfortable waiting for instant results, folks! Depending on how your state's voting process flows, it could be a while before a winner is declared. Remember 2020? We all thought we’d get the results by midnight, but it turned into a ‘let’s binge-watch election updates for days’ situation! So grab your favorite snacks and settle in because depending on the unpredictability, you might need a snack or ten to get you through the suspense!

If you’re wondering about just how much attention to pay, consider this: in 2020, it took four days for Joe Biden’s win to officially be declared. The Associated Press only officially called it after evaluating the last state, and anyone who tuned in can remember the rollercoaster of emotions—fun times!... or not. This year, it could be just as exhilarating, so be prepared to face the drama in front of your screen once again, counting ballots and your chip supply.

As you keep an eye on state-by-state results, don't forget to check out local initiatives that could impact your community. After all, elections aren’t just about the big names but about the issues that matter to everyday life. And if you think snacks are only for viewing parties, think again! Did you know that in the last election, chips sales surged 20% in the days surrounding election night? So stock up on those snacks, because keeping your energy—and optimism—up is just as important as understanding the results.