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Trump, Harris prepare for election night

ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and former RNC staff member Cassie Smedile talk about the candidates’ campaign strategies.
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VIDEO: Trump, Harris prepare for election night
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11 electoral votes at stake in Arizona

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze talks about security at the polls and a timeline for election results in the battleground state.
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VIDEO: 11 electoral votes at stake in Arizona
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What’s driving Nevada voters to the polls?

ABC News’ Mireya Villareal discuses how immigration has impacted the presidential election.
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VIDEO: What’s driving Nevada voters to the polls?
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Black congressman predicts Trump victory in 2024

Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman from Florida and a Trump campaign surrogate, says his candidate will win because the U.S. is “a nation in decline.”
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VIDEO: Black congressman predicts Trump victory in 2024
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Where the economy stands on Election Day

Consumer prices rose 2.4% in September compared to a year ago, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Consumer prices rose 2.4% in September compared to a year ago, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation

NYU’s Michael Waldman says the 2024 election will go "overwhelmingly smoothly."
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Voters line up to cast their ballots at a voting location at the Farmersville Elementary School on Election Day in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 2024.
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'I’ve seen the energy shift' in Black men supporting Harris: Sen. Booker

Cory Booker, the Democratic senator for New Jersey and a Harris campaign surrogate, says voters have a chance to "vote for the future."
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VIDEO: 'I’ve seen the energy shift' in Black men supporting Harris: Sen. Booker
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Law enforcement agencies prepared for unrest beyond Election Day

Agencies nationwide are dedicating "substantial resources" to ensure safety.
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Workers erect anti-scale fencing and other security measures around Howard University, Nov. 3, 2024, in Washington.
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The power of the Latino vote

ABC News contributor Maria Elena Salinas discusses the issues that are driving voters to either presidential candidate.
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VIDEO: The power of the Latino vote
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Wisconsin’s importance in the 2024 election

ABC News’ Deb Roberts reports from the University of Wisconsin campus where she’s been speaking with young voters.
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VIDEO: Wisconsin’s importance in the 2024 election
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The impact of split-ticket voters on the 2024 election

The National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru and former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp discuss how abortion will play at the polls.
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VIDEO: The impact of split-ticket voters on the 2024 election
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Protecting the vote amid increased threats

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on what’s being done to combat election security threats and misinformation.
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VIDEO: Protecting the vote amid increased threats
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More than half of registered voters have already cast their ballots

Polls show Harris and Trump are running neck and neck.
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A woman votes at a polling station in Smyrna, Georgia, on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
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What makes this presidential race stand out from others

The Washington Post’s Mary Jordan discusses the factors that make this presidential race so unique.
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VIDEO: What makes this presidential race stand out from others
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Trump adviser: ‘We are cautiously optimistic’

Danielle Alvarez describes the mood within the former president’s camp on Election Day.
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VIDEO: Trump adviser: ‘We are cautiously optimistic’
November 05

Trump votes in Florida

The former president spoke after casting his ballot in West Palm Beach, Florida.
November 05
VIDEO: Trump votes in Florida
November 05

2 Georgia voting locations evacuated over ‘non-credible’ bomb threats

ABC News’ Olivia Rubin reports on election security news in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
November 05
VIDEO: 2 Georgia voting locations evacuated over ‘non-credible’ bomb threats
November 05

Tracking the Trump, Harris paths to victory

538's Galen Druke breaks down the paths to victory for the presidential candidates and the balance of power in Congress.
November 05
VIDEO: Tracking the Trump, Harris paths to victory
November 05

Concerns about Trump and Harris, according to political strategists

Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Democratic strategist Stephanie Rawlings-Blake discuss potential political mistakes.
November 05
VIDEO: Concerns about Trump and Harris, according to political strategists
November 05

What's happening in the Trump, Harris inner circles

ABC News’ John Santucci and Zohreen Shah report on what the candidates’ camps are saying on Election Day.
November 05
VIDEO: What's happening in the Trump, Harris inner circles
November 05

Howard University preparing for Kamala Harris on Election Day

Juan Benn Jr., managing editor of Howard University’s student newspaper, talks about covering the school’s famous alumnus.
November 05
VIDEO: Howard University preparing for Kamala Harris on Election Day
November 05

Michigan, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina residents gearing up for historic election

Women and young voters are ready to make an impact.
November 05
"I voted" stickers are seen during early voting for the US general election at a polling station at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Nov. 3, 2024.
November 05

Biggest vulnerabilities of Trump, Harris on Election Day

ABC News contributor Marsha Espinosa and Republican strategist Samantha Dravis discuss areas of concern regarding the presidential candidates.
November 05
VIDEO: Biggest vulnerabilities of Trump, Harris on Election Day
November 05

What you need to know about your Election Day voting rights

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire on what people need to know about their rights as voters.
November 05
VIDEO: What you need to know about your Election Day voting rights
November 05

US elections are ‘very secure’: Legal expert

The Brennan Center’s Andrew Garber explains the “safeguards and guardrails” in place to ensure a secure election.
November 05
VIDEO: US elections are ‘very secure’: Legal expert
November 05

Once the presumptive nominee, Biden to spend Election Day with no public events

Biden dropped out of the race on July 21, opening the door for Kamala Harris.
November 05
President Joe Biden walks to the Oval Office after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
November 05

Gov. Pritzker feels ‘very positive’ about Harris winning the ‘blue wall’

Pritzker, the Democratic governor of Illinois and a Harris campaign surrogate, talks about the candidate’s chances of winning in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
November 05
VIDEO: Gov. Pritzker feels ‘very positive’ about Harris winning the ‘blue wall’
November 05

The historic nature of a Trump vs. Harris matchup

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove explains what makes this presidential election so unique.
November 05
VIDEO: The historic nature of a Trump vs. Harris matchup
November 05

Democratic strategist Mariel Saez and Republican strategist Ashlee Rich

Democratic strategist Mariel Saez and Republican strategist Ashlee Rich Stephenson discuss confidence levels in their candidate winning.
November 05
VIDEO: Democratic strategist Mariel Saez and Republican strategist Ashlee Rich
November 05

Texas voters head to polls

KTRK's Courtney Carpenter reports from the state where more than 9 million people have already cast their ballots.
November 05
VIDEO: Texas voters head to polls
November 05

JD Vance will still ‘love you’ if you don’t vote for him

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate spoke to reporters after voting on Election Day in Ohio.
November 05
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate spoke to reporters after voting on Election Day in Ohio.
November 05

FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners

FBI gives media a look at how it's monitoring and acting on election threats.
November 05
FBI officials sit in the election security command center at FBI headquarters on Nov. 4, 2024.
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Can you wear a Trump or Harris hat to the polls? It depends on where you live

Nearly half of states have laws restricting political apparel, per NCSL.
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People wear campaign hats to a rally held by Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, Oct. 29, 2024, and to a rally by Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump in Allentown, Pa., Oct. 29, 2024.
November 05

Wyoming 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race will get three Electoral College votes.
November 05
Wyoming State Capitol building in in Cheyenne, Wyo.
November 05

Swing states: 2024 live presidential election results

See all of the swing states' results in the presidential race.
November 05
Election ballots are stored in a box inside the Allegheny County Elections Warehouse in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 30, 2024.
November 05

Wisconsin 2024 live election results

The winner in the presidential race will take the state's 10 electoral votes.
November 05
Wisconsin State capitol building in Madison, Wis.
November 05

Washington 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race will take the state’s 12 electoral votes.
November 05
Washington State Capitol Building with spring flowers, Olympia, Wash., April 8, 2009.
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West Virginia 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race will get the state’s four electoral votes.
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State Capitol of West Virginia in Charleston, W.Va., May 8, 2023.
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Vermont 2024 live election results

The winner will take the state’s three electoral votes.
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The Vermont State House capitol building in Montpelier, Vt., Dec. 21, 2021.
November 05

Virginia 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race will get the state's 13 electoral votes.
November 05
In an aerial view, the Virginia State Capitol is shown in Richmond, Va., July 12, 2023.
November 05

Utah 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race in Utah will get 6 electoral votes.
November 05
State Capitol Building overlooks Salt Lake City skyline and Wasatch Mountain range with snow, Salt Lake City, Utah. March 9, 2024
November 05

Tennessee 2024 live election results

All polls will be closed by 8 p.m. ET.
November 05
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South Dakota 2024 live election results

On the ballot, voters will also make decisions about various propositions.
November 05
The State Capitol building is seen in Pierre, S.D. Feb. 26, 2009.
November 05

Texas 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race will take the state’s 40 electoral votes.
November 05
The Texas State Capitol during a meeting with Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, and Boris Johnson, former UK prime minister, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Tx., May 23, 2023.
November 05

Rhode Island 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race will get the state's four electoral votes.
November 05
Rhode Island State Capitol building in Providence, R.I.
November 05

South Carolina 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race will take the state's nine electoral votes.
November 05
The exterior of the South Carolina State House is seen in Columbia, S.C., Jan. 29, 2023.
November 05

Pennsylvania 2024 live election results

The winner in the presidential race will take the state's 19 electoral votes.
November 05
Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Penn.
November 05

Oregon 2024 live election results

The winner of the presidential race in Oregon will get eight electoral votes.
November 05
Oregon State Capitol building in Salem, Ore.
November 05

Oklahoma 2024 live election results

The winner will net the state's seven electoral votes.
November 05
Oklahoma State Capitol building in Oklahoma City, Okla.
November 05

Ohio 2024 live election results

At stake are the state's 17 electoral votes.
November 05
Ohio State Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio.