There is a detailed process in place to ensure the ballots are counted accurately and that state and federal officials properly determine who won the most electoral college votes.Here are the key dates that matter for after this Election Day:November 7: State certification of results beginsOnce votes are counted,

Election results will likely come down to Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Here is when polls close.

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.