The Best 2024 U.S. Election Results Trackers for Staying Updated — Ranked and Reviewed

While Donald Trump may have won the 2024 U.S. presidency, do you know which election results tracker delivered the best experience for following the action?

DesignRush experts compiled the five best election results trackers to stay on top of what is considered one of the most significant elections in U.S. history.

Each tracker has been selected based on its design, accessibility, and real-time functionality, ranked on a scale of one to five.

So, without further ado, here are the best trackers to help you more easily and comfortably follow the election results in real-time.

The Top 5 Live Trackers for the 2024 U.S. Election Results

This year, Bloomberg and The Economist are tied as the best trackers, thanks to their attention to detail, visually appealing charts, and comprehensive data visualization.

Meanwhile, The Guardian and Washington Post have since joined the top rankings, bringing some notable competition to the fore.

The top-ranking platforms prioritize free, easily accessible data — key to keeping users engaged without paywall barriers.

1. Bloomberg (Score 4.75)

Bloomberg’s tracker features a clean, intuitive layout with clear visuals and interactive features, such as the live prediction market odds and the presidential margin by state. Color coding, clear labels, a sleek design, and user-friendly navigation enhance readability.

The dark mode option also boosts visual comfort and readability for those tracking results for extended periods.

2. The Economist (4.75)

This tracker provides detailed data presentation, strong interactivity, and is easily accessible, offering a more inclusive and user-friendly experience. Its clean and organized layout features smooth navigation, while a strong color contrast enables usability for those with visual impairments.

3. Reuters (Score 4.6)

The clear, data-driven design of this tracker is well organized, and state results can easily be navigated via an interactive map, and color-coded party labels provide clear markers to users.

4. The New York Times (4.5)

Here, detailed, real-time updates and a user-friendly design stand out. The clean layout enables users to access a detailed breakdown of the election results. Live data updates provide a constantly evolving view, accompanied by ongoing news coverage.

However, while The New York Times offers extensive data, a paywall prevents average users at the state-level view. It thus falls short, with accessibility being a key consideration.

5. NBC News (Score 4.5)

NBC News provides a straightforward and easy-to-navigate interface, offering users clear, real-time data updates. Its intuitive interface and interactive map highlight key election race outcomes.

This year, notable mentions include ABC News (4.45), Washington Post (4.45), and Axios (4.3) for their comprehensive coverage and expert analysis, strong data presentation, and interactive visuals.

Methodology

To determine which trackers are the best for this year’s election race, DesignRush evaluated each platform against five key metrics.

Each of these metrics was assessed on a scale of one to five, and the final design score was calculated as a weighted average to result in an overall score out of five.

These are the five key metrics:

1. Data clarity and presentation: Accounted for 30% of the overall score and was rated based on the level of detail, visualization quality, and organization of election data
2. User-friendly navigation: Accounted for 25% and was assessed based on ease of navigation and interactivity within the tracker
3. Mobile compatibility: Accounted for 20% and was measured based on the tracker’s usability and responsiveness on mobile devices
4. Visual or color accessibility: Accounted for 15% and was evaluated based on color contrast and accessibility for users with visual impairments using an accessibility tool
5. W3C score: Accounted for 10% and was checked against each tracker’s web standard compliance using a markup validity tool and normalized to a one to five scale.

The final score accounts for each tracker’s performance concerning design, usability, and accessibility to ensure an inclusive and accurate ranking.

Best Election Results Trackers: Rankings and Scores

Each tracker is mobile-friendly. Overall, having good design and usability in trackers is important as election results cannot be overstated.

Easily accessible, accurate, real-time information should be prioritized to make it easy for users to stay informed and engaged, especially during such a crucial time.