THREAD: How soon will we know who won the presidential election? What happens if the results are contested? @AP answers your election-related questions. 1/6 http://apne.ws/N5fPUTS
Just as there are 50 different timelines for early voting in states across the U.S., there are 50 different ones for how the votes are counted. 2/6 http://apne.ws/VKVj2dC
Are the nation's voting systems secure? With misinformation rampant in the lead-up to #Election2020
, here's what we know about the structures in place to ensure safe voting. 3/6 http://apne.ws/dlHmFAQ

What are the rules around poll watching? Monitoring the votes at polling places is allowed in most states, but rules vary and it’s not a free-for-all. 4/6 http://apne.ws/BZiQXry
Can a voter fix a problem on a mail-in ballot? The rules vary by state and voters should check with local election officials to understand their options. 5/6 http://apne.ws/0PtWLUP
Find more explainers from @AP on #ElectionDay
and as results come in on election night.
Plus, follow @AP_Politics for results from every presidential, congressional and gubernatorial race. http://apne.ws/AbTUX1p

Plus, follow @AP_Politics for results from every presidential, congressional and gubernatorial race. http://apne.ws/AbTUX1p