Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House.Following are preliminary results from an exit poll conducted by Edison Research.

After 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Election Day, Americans will get their first look at exit polls, which could offer early intel in the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump for the presidency. But how do exit polls work, and are they reliable? Here’s what to know on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Exit polls help us better understand who came out to vote, how different groups of people voted and how they feel about some of the biggest issues of the campaign.