What are the election results? Alexa will give you the answer

We're now less than two weeks away from election day. Whether you're still undecided or just want to keep track of the candidates as events unfold, Alexa is here to help you with all things election-related until November 8.

Here's how you can use Alexa to gather information on the candidates, stay on top of the latest news, and follow the results in real time.

Current events

A lot could happen in the next two weeks. The presidential candidates are making their final rounds, campaigning in all the battleground states as a last-ditch effort to swing the odds in their favor.

To keep up with the daily happenings as the official election day draws near, you can ask Alexa a few different questions:

  • "Alexa, what's the latest with the election?"
  • "Alexa, what's the latest on Hillary Clinton?"
  • "Alexa, what's the latest with Donald Trump?"
  • "Alexa, who is leading in the presidential polls?"
  • "Alexa, who won the debate?"

You can't get too crazy with your questions, unfortunately. And you can't ask about the candidates' stances on different topics. There is a skill available called Share The Facts, but without knowing exactly what questions to ask, the results seem a tad random and not very helpful.

Here's everything the Amazon Echo can do

what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 1 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 2 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 3 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 4 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 5 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 6 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 7 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 8 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 9 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 10 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 11 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 12 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 13 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 14 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 15 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 16 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 17 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 18 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 19 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 20 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 21 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 22 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 23 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 24 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 25 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 26 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 27 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 28 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 29 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 30 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 31 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 32 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 33 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 34 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 35 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 36 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 37 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 38 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 39 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 40 what-are-the-election-results-alexa-will-give-you-the-answer photo 41 1 - 5 of 41 Next Prev

"Alexa, who are you voting for?"

If this entire election has got you feeling down or confused, don't worry. You're not alone. But Alexa can help make light of the situation. Just ask her to tell you a joke about one of the candidates, or ask her who she's voting for. Say something like:

  • "Alexa, tell me a joke about Hillary Clinton."
  • "Alexa, tell me a joke about Donald Trump."
  • "Alexa, who are you voting for?"

Election day

When election day finally comes around, Alexa will be able to keep you up to date on everything as it happens. You can ask who is winning the election, how many electoral votes a candidate has, who's leading the popular vote, and much more.

Here are some commands that will be available on November 8:

  • "Alexa, which states has Trump won?"
  • "Alexa, which states are Clinton projected to win?"
  • "Alexa, how many electoral votes does Trump have?"
  • "Alexa, what percent of the popular votes does Hillary have?"
  • "Alexa, who won [state]?"
  • "Alexa, who is winning in [state]?"
  • "Alexa, what are the election results?"
  • "Alexa, what are the election results for [district name]?"

Relax What are the election results? Alexa will give you the answer stories

Use Alexa to turn on your PC

If you've been looking for a way to power on your PC using just your voice, the search is over. The answer is a marriage between Alexa, Android and IFTTT.

More stories

How to Install Windows on a Chromebook

Chromebooks don’t officially support Windows. You normally can’t even install Windows—Chromebooks ship with a special type of BIOS designed for Chrome OS. But there are ways to install Windows on many Chromebook models, if you’re willing to get your hands dirty.