Election 2024: Live updates

Much of America woke up Wednesday morning to the news that Donald Trump had been elected 47th President of the United States. Hours later, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded.

In Congress, Republicans took control of the Senate Tuesday night, and power in the House is still being decided. 

Keep this page open for real-time updates on the remaining election results: 

The latest: 

Biden to address the nation on Thursday (7:35 p.m. ET)

Biden plans to address the nation on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET.

The remarks to the nation will be Biden's first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Trump's victory over Harris. 

Trump accepts White House invitation from Biden (7:05 p.m. ET)

Trump’s campaign says he has accepted President Biden’s invitation to meet at the White House to discuss the presidential transition. No date has been announced yet but Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director, said it would "take place shortly." Cheung said Trump "very much appreciated" Biden’s congratulatory call on Wednesday.

Clintons wish Trump, Vance well (6:33 p.m. ET)

Former President Bill Clinton and former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton wished Trump and Vance well following their 2024 presidential election win. 

"Kamala Harris and Tim Walz ran a positive, forward-looking campaign to be proud of. The American people have voted, and Donald Trump and J.D. Vance will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. We wish them well and hope they will govern for all of us. We must remember that America is bigger than the results of any one election, and what we as citizens do now will make the difference between a nation that moves forward or one that falls back. We need to solve our problems and seize our opportunities together. The future of our country depends on it."

AP calls races in Maine, Alaska (5:25 p.m. ET)

The AP projects that Harris wins the statewide vote in Maine and two electoral votes, putting her at 226.

The AP projects Trump wins the state of Alaska and its three electoral votes, giving him 295.

Nevada and Arizona are the only two uncalled states at this point.

Harris pledges peaceful transition of power (4:45 p.m. ET)

Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 election to Donald Trump, after he was projected to become the 47th U.S. president. 

"We must accept the results of this election," Harris said. "Earlier today, I spoke with President-Elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power." 

Biden calls Trump; plans to address nation (2:45 p.m. ET)

The AP reports that President Joe Biden called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his election victory and to invite him to the White House to discuss the transition.

The White House said staff would coordinate a date "in the near future." Biden plans to address the nation on the election results, which will have sharp implications for his legacy on Thursday. Biden also spoke with Vice President Harris to congratulate her on her campaign.

Harris calls Trump to concede (1:45 p.m. ET)

Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, the Associated Press reported, citing a senior adviser to the vice president.

The aide, who declined to be identified discussing a private conversation, said Harris talked about the need for a peaceful transfer of power.

AP Race Call: Trump wins Michigan (12:55 p.m. ET)

Hours after Trump had already passed the 270 electoral-college threshold, The Associated Press officially declared him the winner in Michigan, another key battleground state.

Michigan's 15 electoral votes put the count at 292 for Trump to Harris' 224. 

Details of Kamala Harris concession (12 p.m. ET) 

Kamala Harris' concession speech is expected Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, the White House announced. 

Supporters were invited to join the post-election event at Howard University. "We invite you to join the Harris-Walz campaign for an event with Vice President Kamala Harris today at Howard University in Washington, D.C.," read the text. "Doors will open at 1:00 PM."

Harris was scheduled to speak at Howard on Tuesday night and the atmosphere at the event was jubilant as initial results rolled in. As the night dragged on and it became clear that Harris would not defeat Trump, her supporters grew dour.

Cedric Richmond, Harris’ campaign co-chair, then told the audience they "won’t hear from the vice president tonight."

Reuters reports when Harris will speak (10:30 a.m. ET) 

Reuters reported Wednesday morning that Harris will concede in a speech Wednesday evening. 

Stock market soaring (9:30 a.m. ET) 

The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin are storming higher as investors bet on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and world.

The S&P 500 rose 2.1% and was on track to top its all-time high set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,292 points, or 3.1%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 2.1%.

Montana Senate seat flips (6:26 a.m. ET) 

Republicans gained another seat in the Senate early Wednesday morning, with Tim Sheehy's victory in Montana over incumbent Sen. Jon Tester.

AP shares more information on its Wisconsin race call (6:15 a.m. ET)

Trump will return to the White House after winning Wisconsin and earning 277 electoral votes. Wisconsin is the same state that put him over the top when he won in 2016. 

The difference again came in Milwaukee, after nearly every other county in the state had wrapped up their count, according to the Associated Press.  

The early morning update in Milwaukee cut into Trump’s lead, but not by enough that it would provide Harris with a path to victory, the AP said.

Abortion measures pass in 7 states, rejected in 3 (6:05 a.m. ET)

Abortion rights appeared on the ballots in 10 states this year.

Abortion rights advocates lost in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota, with amendments passing in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and New York.

READ MORE: Here’s how the 10 states voted on abortion rights

Trump elected as 47th president of the United States (5:50 a.m. ET)

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, according to the Associated Press projection.

Trump won in Wisconsin, clearing the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.

Associated Press Decision Desk shares update on Michigan (4:17 a.m. ET)

Election officials in Wayne County reported an additional 200,000 votes shortly after 4 a.m. ET, but the update did not provide clarity on who will ultimately win the state, according to the Associated Press. That's because Harris won the update by a margin of 46 percentage points, allowing her to cut into Trump’s lead in Michigan. 

He’s still ahead with more votes left to count. The race remains too early to call, the AP said.

Zelenskyy expresses support for Trump’s leadership approach (4:01 a.m. ET)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed support for former President Donald Trump's "peace through strength" approach, emphasizing Ukraine's interest in fostering political and economic cooperation with the United States. 

Zelenskyy highlighted past discussions with Trump on the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership and plans to counter Russian aggression. He voiced optimism about Trump's leadership, stating, "We look forward to an era of a strong United States under President Trump's decisive leadership." Zelenskyy noted that Trump's approach aligns with Ukraine's goal of achieving a "just peace."

Arizona enshrines abortion rights (3:43 a.m. ET)

Arizona voters have approved a ballot measure establishing a fundamental right to abortion, prohibiting state restrictions before 24 weeks of pregnancy. 

This significant victory for abortion-rights supporters expands access beyond the previous 15-week limit. The amendment follows the Arizona Supreme Court's earlier enforcement of an 1864 law banning nearly all abortions, which the Legislature subsequently repealed.

Harris wins Minnesota, extending Democratic streak (2:47 a.m. ET)

Kamala Harris has secured Minnesota, maintaining a Democratic winning streak that has lasted 52 years. 

Running with Governor Tim Walz, Harris benefited from his progressive agenda, which includes strong abortion rights protections. No Republican has won Minnesota since Richard Nixon in 1972, despite Trump's close call in 2016.

Trump takes the stage as he nears electoral victory (2:30 a.m. ET)

Donald Trump has taken the stage with the Associated Press counting him at 267 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House. He is leading in key races yet to be called, including Michigan and Wisconsin. Trump promised that he would "not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America." He added, "Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body."

AP Race Call: Trump wins Pennsylvania (2:24 a.m. ET)

The Associated Press has officially declared Donald Trump the winner in Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state. After a vigorous campaign from both candidates, Trump has flipped Pennsylvania back to the Republican side, securing 19 electoral votes. 

This win is particularly significant as it marks a shift from the 2020 election when Joe Biden won the state, and it underscores the importance of Pennsylvania in presidential elections, as no Democrat has won the White House without also winning the state since 1948.

Trump projected as 47th president by FOX News (1:50 AM EST, November 6, 2024)

Fox News has projected that Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election, marking him as the 47th President of the United States. 

Harris wins New Hampshire, adding four electoral votes (1:16 a.m. ET)

Kamala Harris has secured New Hampshire, gaining four electoral votes and continuing the state's Democratic streak in seven of the last eight presidential elections. This marks the third time Donald Trump has won the GOP primary in New Hampshire but lost in the general election.

Trump wins Georgia, adding to electoral count (12:50 a.m. ET)

Donald Trump has secured victory in Georgia, reclaiming the state's 16 electoral votes for the Republicans. This marks a return to the Republican column after Joe Biden narrowly won the state in 2020. 

Despite having two Democratic U.S. senators, Trump's win indicates Georgia's continuing Republican leanings. The Associated Press declared him the winner following a contentious political history in the state.

Harris not planning to address the public tonight (12:43 a.m. ET)

Vice President Kamala Harris is not expected to speak publicly tonight, according to a source familiar with the White House.

Republicans secure Senate control (12:14 a.m. ET)

The GOP has regained control of the Senate, with Sen. Deb Fischer winning reelection in Nebraska, bringing the party's total to at least 51 seats. 

This marks the first time in four years that Republicans will hold the majority, giving them significant power in confirming the next president's Cabinet and any Supreme Court nominees. 

With a few battleground races still undecided, Republicans may have opportunities to expand their majority further.

Barron Trump votes for the first time (12:10 a.m. ET)

Melania Trump shared an image of her son Barron voting for the first time, stating he voted for his father, Donald Trump.

 Barron, who turned 18 in March, is currently a freshman at New York University.

Harris wins Virginia and Hawaii, adding 17 electoral votes (12:00 a.m. ET)

Kamala Harris has secured victories in both Virginia and Hawaii, adding a total of 17 electoral votes to her count. She won Virginia, marking Donald Trump's third consecutive loss in the state, which has consistently supported Democratic candidates since 2008. 

In Hawaii, Harris continues the state’s trend of voting for Democratic candidates, with this being the 10th straight election in which Hawaii has selected the Democratic nominee.

Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day

Election security update: bomb threats deemed noncredible (11:45 p.m. ET)

Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, stated that bomb threats reported in multiple states were deemed noncredible and did not disrupt voting. She confirmed no evidence of malicious activity affecting election integrity was found.

Harris wins New Mexico, adding five electoral votes (11:33 p.m. ET)

Kamala Harris has won New Mexico, securing five electoral votes for the Democrats. Despite not campaigning in the state, she received strong support from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and other local leaders, as New Mexico's Democratic influence continues to grow.

Ohio Senate race update (11:33 p.m. ET)

Republican Bernie Moreno has defeated incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown in Ohio's U.S. Senate race. Moreno, backed by former President Donald Trump, is the first Latino to represent Ohio in the Senate. 

The race was one of the most expensive in U.S. history, with spending reaching $500 million.

Trump wins North Carolina, adding 16 electoral votes (11:18 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press projects Donald Trump as the winner in North Carolina, securing the state’s 16 electoral votes. 

Despite Democratic efforts to flip the battleground state, Trump maintained his support with frequent campaign visits and a focus on protectionist economic policies and immigration issues.

Trump loses Colorado, wins Idaho; Harris captures California and Washington (11:00 p.m. ET)

Donald Trump has lost Colorado, which has become increasingly Democratic, despite his campaign efforts in the state. In contrast, Trump secured a win in Idaho, adding four electoral votes to his total. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris has won California, capturing 54 electoral votes, and also won Washington, securing an additional 12 votes.

Trump wins Iowa and Kansas, adding 12 electoral votes (10:40 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has projected Donald Trump as the winner in Iowa and Kansas, securing a total of 12 electoral votes. This marks Trump's third consecutive win in both states, highlighting his strong appeal among Republican voters, especially in rural areas.

Harris wins D.C. and Colorado, securing 13 electoral votes (10:20 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press projects Kamala Harris as the winner in the District of Columbia, adding three electoral votes, and in Colorado, where she secures 10 electoral votes. Colorado has shifted to a solidly Democratic state, with Harris' victory continuing that trend.

Historic win: Blunt Rochester and Alsobrooks become first Black women senators simultaneously (10:05 p.m. ET)

Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks have won their U.S. Senate races, marking the first time two Black women will serve in the Senate at the same time. 

Blunt Rochester will succeed retiring Senator Tom Carper, while Alsobrooks defeated former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.

Trump wins Montana and Utah, adding 10 electoral votes (10:00 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has projected Donald Trump as the winner in Montana, securing four electoral votes, and in Utah, adding six more to his total. 

Montana has shifted to one additional electoral vote following the 2020 census, while Utah remains a Republican stronghold, having not supported a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964.

New York voters approve amendment protecting abortion rights (9:17 p.m. ET)

New York voters have passed a constitutional amendment expanding antidiscrimination protections to cover individuals seeking or having had abortions, marking a key win for Democrats on a central campaign issue.

Democrat Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race (9:16 p.m. ET)

Democrat Josh Stein has won the North Carolina governor's race, defeating Republican Mark Robinson in a closely watched contest. 

Robinson’s campaign was marred by controversy over past explicit posts and controversial statements, while Stein will succeed two-term Democratic Governor Roy Cooper.

Florida voters reject marijuana legalization and abortion rights amendment (9:15 p.m. ET)

Florida voters have decided against two key ballot measures. Amendment 3, which sought to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, failed to pass, maintaining the state’s medical-only marijuana policy. 

Additionally, a proposed amendment to add abortion rights to the Florida constitution fell short of the required 60% threshold, upholding the state’s six-week abortion ban. These outcomes mark significant wins for conservative policies in Florida.

Trump wins Ohio and Texas, adding 57 electoral votes (9:12 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has projected Donald Trump as the winner in both Ohio and Texas, securing a total of 57 electoral votes.

 Ohio’s 17 votes continue the state’s trend toward Republican support, while Texas, with 40 electoral votes, remains a GOP stronghold, having supported Republican presidential candidates since 1976.

Trump wins in multiple states, Harris takes New York (9:00 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has projected Donald Trump as the winner in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Louisiana, and the statewide vote in Nebraska, adding a total of 19 electoral votes to his tally. Trump continues to carry traditionally Republican states by strong margins.

Kamala Harris has won New York, securing 28 electoral votes. New York has supported Democratic presidential candidates since 1984, making this another expected victory for Harris.

Pennsylvania bomb threats deemed non-credible (8:40 p.m. ET)

Governor Josh Shapiro reported multiple bomb threats at polling locations across Pennsylvania. Authorities have found no credible threats to the public. 

The Pennsylvania State Police are collaborating with local agencies to monitor the situation. Polls closed at 8 p.m. ET, with extensions in two jurisdictions.

Harris wins Illinois, securing 19 electoral votes (8:38 p.m. ET)

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The Associated Press has called Illinois for Kamala Harris, adding 19 electoral votes to her total. Illinois, a reliably Democratic state, has supported Democratic presidential candidates since 1992.

Florida sees significant shift to the right (8:32 p.m. ET)

Nearly all regions of Florida have moved right compared to 2020. Miami-Dade County saw the largest shift, moving 18 points toward Republicans, flipping the county from Democratic to Republican this election.

Kamala Harris wins New Jersey, securing 14 electoral votes (8:31 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press projects Kamala Harris as the winner in New Jersey, maintaining the state’s Democratic streak.

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Trump wins Arkansas, adding six electoral votes (8:30 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press projects Donald Trump as the winner in Arkansas, with support from state Republicans, including Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Trump wins in South Carolina and Florida (8:05 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has projected Donald Trump as the winner in South Carolina, securing nine electoral votes, and Florida, adding 30 more to his total. 

South Carolina remains a Republican stronghold, having last voted Democratic in 1976, while Florida has shifted further toward the GOP since Barack Obama’s 2012 win.

FBI warns of fake videos spreading false election information (8:04 p.m. ET)

The FBI has issued a warning about fabricated videos misusing its name and insignia to spread false claims of election-related issues. 

The videos falsely report violent threats and polling station problems, including a fabricated statement that the FBI has received 9,000 complaints about voting machine malfunctions. The FBI emphasized that these claims are false and did not originate from the bureau.

Rick Scott reelected to Florida Senate seat (8:01 p.m. ET)

Republican Sen. Rick Scott defeated Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win a second term in Florida.

Elizabeth Warren, Sheldon Whitehouse win Senate reelections in Massachusetts and Rhode Island (8:00 p.m. ET)

Democrat Elizabeth Warren secured a third term in Massachusetts, while Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse won a fourth term in Rhode Island, defeating Republican challengers John Deaton and Patricia Morgan, respectively.

AP projects Trump and Harris wins in Southern and Northeastern states (8:00 p.m. ET)

At 8 p.m. ET, the Associated Press has projected the following presidential winners:

• Donald Trump: Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama
• Kamala Harris: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, and Rhode Island

Update: Bomb threats temporarily close Georgia polling sites (7:54 p.m. ET)

Thirty-two polling places in Fulton County, Georgia, received bomb threats on Tuesday, prompting brief closures. Voting hours were extended at five locations by 10 to 45 minutes to account for the disruptions. All threats were found to be non-credible.

AP calls Florida’s 13th Congressional District for Anna Paulina Luna (7:46 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has declared Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna the winner in Florida’s 13th District, defeating Democrat Whitney Fox. Luna, a Freedom Caucus member, is a strong Trump supporter.

Republican Jim Justice flips West Virginia Senate seat (7:33 p.m. ET)

Republican Jim Justice has won West Virginia’s open U.S. Senate seat, flipping it from retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s hold. Justice, 73, has served as governor since 2017, initially elected as a Democrat before switching to the Republican Party. 

This win strengthens the GOP’s push for Senate control.

Trump projected to win West Virginia (7:30 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has called West Virginia for Donald Trump as polls close in the state.

Poll closures and early presidential results (7:00 p.m. ET)

The Associated Press has declared the first presidential results for the evening:

• Donald Trump: Projected winner in Kentucky and Indiana
• Kamala Harris: Projected winner in Vermont

At 7 p.m. ET, polls have closed in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. Note that some areas in Indiana and Kentucky already closed at 6 p.m. ET.

Looking ahead, polls in North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia are set to close at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Bomb threats plague polls in Georgia (6:30 p.m. ET)

A spate of bomb threats has interrupted voting around the Atlanta area today. Some polling places will have extended hours because the threats forced closures until they could be checked out. 

There's no sign that any of the threats were legitimate.

Philadelphia rejects Trump's allegations of cheating (6:10 p.m ET)

On his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump claimed law enforcement was responding to "massive cheating" in Philadelphia. Police and city officials deny that claim; Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner responded with a statement asking for evidence: "If Donald J. Trump has any facts to support his wild allegations, we want them now. Right now. We are not holding our breath."

Republican City Commissioner Seth Bluestein also said there was "no truth" to Trump's claim.

First polls close (6 p.m. ET)

Polls are now closed in much of Indiana and Kentucky – the counties in the Eastern Time Zone. Central Time counties will have another hour.

30,000 ballots to be recounted in Milwaukee (5:45 p.m. ET)

Roughly 30,000 ballots in Milwaukee will have to be recounted, the city said on Tuesday afternoon, because of a tabulator issue.

City spokesperson Jeff Fleming said the tabulators were sealed – but the doors to those machines were not closed properly. The issue involved early absentee and in-person ballots and affected all 13 tabulators.

Results for 2 North Carolina counties will be delayed briefly (5 p.m. ET)

Two counties in battleground North Carolina will delay turning in their results by 30 minutes after the State Board of Elections agreed to extend the close of voting at two precincts due to technical problems there on Tuesday morning. The board voted to push the closing time at one precinct in Burke County and another precinct in Wilson County to 8 p.m.

Trump won't say how he voted on Florida abortion issue (3:45 p.m. ET)

After voting in his home state of Florida, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump refused to say how he voted on the state’s abortion measure. The first time he was asked, Trump avoided answering, according to The Associated Press. When asked a second time, Trump told the reporter, "you should stop talking about it."

Northville, Mich. gas leak at polling location (3:15 p.m. ET)

Officials in Northville, Michigan, closed a polling place at midday and sent voters to another precinct in the Detroit suburb because of a natural gas leak. Consumers Energy was investigating the leak.

Voting hours extended in Cambria County, Penn.

A Pennsylvania state judge on Tuesday ordered polls to remain open for two extra hours in Cambria County, which sought the extension after a software malfunction affected ballot-scanning machines.

County officials say the problem caused voter confusion, with some people leaving without casting a ballot, as well as long lines at some locations. They stressed, though, that no one was being turned away from the polls and all ballots would be counted, as did state officials.

Ballot printing error in Alabama

An Alabama county printed emergency ballots Tuesday morning after discovering a printing error led to a missing page which contained proposed statewide and local constitutional amendments.

The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office confirmed emergency ballots were being printed.

The ACLU of Alabama has asked the St. Clair probate office to extend voting hours by the number of hours it takes to get new ballots, a spokesman for the organization said. 

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