In the United States closed the last polling stations

In the United States in Alaska at 22:00 local time (9:00 GMT) closed latest polls. It is reported by RT.

One hour before the voting ended in other States of the Western coast of the country.

According to The New York Times, the Republican nominee Donald trump on the US presidential election with a large margin ahead of his rival Democrat Hillary Clinton. The billionaire has enlisted the support of 264 electors, and former Secretary of state — 215.

Earlier on Wednesday, November 9, the newspaper The New York Times made a prediction, according to which trump with 95 percent probability will be the next President of the United States.

At the same time, the U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft believes that the results of the US presidential elections too early. He stressed that the power of voting is evident now, when four of the five contested States the outcome of the vote is unknown, although there are already many voices counted. “So that every voice has significance,” said Tefft.

The United States presidential election held on 8 November. To win, a candidate must enlist the support of 270 electors. Proceedings of the formal vote will take place on 19 December and 6 January 2017 the Congress will adopt its outcome. Inauguration is scheduled for January 20.

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