Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump The last voting polls in the US have officially closed after one of the most hotly contested presidential election races in living memory.It’s an election expected to heavily impact countries all around the world, not least the UK, which still relies on its “special relationship” with the US.So, how did the American electorate vote? Here’s what we know so far.Which results have been confirmed?As of 7am UK time, Harris has secured 194 electoral colleges, and Trump 265 – just five short of the 270 needed to win, meaning the Republican nominee is closing in on victory.States like Florida and Texas were expected to turn Republican red, while Democrat strongholds like New York and Massachusetts went blue.But Trump looks to be winning in the crucial swing states that will decide the final result.He is also ahead with 51% of the national popular vote – which he lost in the last two elections – though many areas are yet to call.How come we already know how some states voted?The first polls started to close at 11pm UK time