Election Day — or week, or month, depending on how long it takes to tally the votes — is almost here.
Journalists and pollsters around the country will be working overtime to get the latest updates out, and you'll probably have your eyes glued to the screens or social media to follow along.
But it's a few key battleground states that could keep them, and the rest of the country, waiting for days, even weeks. Because of the Electoral College system, that handful of must-win states will likely determine the outcome of the presidential election.
And it's not just the presidential contest you'll want to watch. Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Texas all have vital Senate races that will determine which party has all the power in the upper chamber. Democrats are favored to win control of the Senate, but Republicans are fighting to hold on to their majority.
To help keep track of it all, Insider has compiled a list of some of the best battleground reporters, editors, and pollsters who specialize in politics, voting, and election integrity, and have studied the candidates for months. They have followed the 2020 campaign closely and can be relied on for timely updates on what's happening in their states.
We've also created a Twitter list of all these people you can follow as the results start to come in.
And, of course, don't forget to visit Insider and follow @PoliticsInsider on Twitter for breaking news updates on Election Day and beyond.