Google Partners With YouTube to Streamline Real-Time U.S. Election Results

The buzz of American politics is palpable not just within the states’ borders, but also on a global scale. At the heart of the spirited discourse today is the United States Presidential Election, where either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will become the 45^th successor to the Oval Office upon Pres. Barack Obama’s departure on January 20, 2017.

For many around the world who are tuned into major news stations, there is no escaping the electrifying energy of this geopolitical event. Riding on the wave of this interest, Google aims to streamline and simplify access to real-time election results, with viewers from all corners of the globe being the primary beneficiaries. In an announcement on its blog, Google unveiled a novel partnership with YouTube to provide live election results.

“Starting when the polls close on Election Day, you will be able to find U.S. election results integrated right into your Google searches in over 30 languages around the world. You’ll also see detailed updates and results of the Presidential, Senatorial, Congressional, Gubernatorial races as well as state-level referenda and ballot propositions.”

This collaboration comes hot on the heels of the highly accessible debates streamed on YouTube, which were avidly watched by audiences both within and outside the United States. As part of this multimedia initiative, Google is committed to making YouTube’s election coverage all the more enriching and immersive for viewers.

In line with these efforts, Google also launched the #voteIRL campaign, encouraging everyone to exercise their civic duties. The campaign prominently features President Obama in a short video, appealing to all eligible American voters to step out and assert their constitutional rights.

As part of the social media cohort mobilizing voters, Facebook intends to send reminders to the over 100 million eligible voters on their platform to show up and place their votes.

If you’re interested in keeping up with real-time results as they emerge, YouTube hosts numerous American news channels, including MTV, Bloomberg, PBS, NBC and Telemundo.