Election results in Pennsylvania. When will the Keystone State count the votes?

Elections in Ohio and Kentucky are now complete in one of the most hotly contested presidential elections as results slowly trickle out. And nowhere has the competition been more intense than in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state seen as crucial to winning the White House.

So when will we find out whether the relentless canvassing, competitive rallies and high-profile appearances across the Keystone State paid off for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump?

When does the counting of votes begin? Pennsylvania started early

In Pennsylvania, vote counting began immediately after the polls opened.

First, mail-in ballots, which make up a significant portion of the vote in Pennsylvania, are counted. Election workers prepared ballots for counting this morning, verified signatures and opened ballot envelopes. Once that was done, the counting began.

In-person ballots are recorded directly at polling stations using electronic systems that immediately capture and store votes cast. Once the polls close, these results can be quickly communicated to the county.