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18 minutes ago

Kamala Harris makes history as first woman vice president

She was only the second Black woman ever elected to the Senate.
18 minutes ago
Democratic  vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris gives remarks during an event, in Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 2020.
30 minutes ago

Joe Biden apparent winner of presidency

ABC News can characterize Joe Biden as the apparent winner in Pennsylvania.
30 minutes ago
Democratic Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden gestures prior to delivering remarks at a Drive-in event in Coconut Creek, Fla, on Oct. 29, 2020.
1 hour ago

Undecided: When we'll know more about the presidency, key states and Senate races

The presidency remained undecided as of Friday morning.
1 hour ago
The White House is seen in the morning hours of the Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020 in Washington, DC.
2 hours ago

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows tests positive for COVID-19

Trump was hospitalized last month with the virus.
2 hours ago
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows walks along the South Lawn before President Donald Trump departs from the White House on Oct. 30, 2020, in Washington.
November 07

Trump and Republicans have asked states to stop counting votes before

The 2018 midterm elections were rife with calls of voter fraud.
November 07
Children and adults take part in a display of the "Count Every Vote" slogan during a Count Every Vote demonstration at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Nov. 5, 2020 in Harrisburg, Penn.
November 07

Judges want more evidence from Trump campaign as election cases get tossed

President Trump vowed to continue to pursue all legal options.
November 07
While waiting for a result in the election, Scott Knuth of Woodbridge, Va., and Christy Pheagin, of Washington, stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 6, 2020.
November 07

Your Voice/Your Vote: Election 2020 – A Special Edition of 20/20

ABC News’ powerhouse political team reports on the latest developments of the presidential race and the battleground states.
November 07
VIDEO: Your Voice/Your Vote: Election 2020 – A Special Edition of 20/20
November 06

Election 2020 timeline: 11.06.20

The 2020 election of President Trump and former Vice President Biden is still undecided as votes are still being counted across the nation.
November 06
Election Day timeline: 11.06.20
November 06

Joe Biden confident he will win presidency

Biden said his two main priorities when he becomes president are gaining control of the pandemic and fixing the economy, and he wants to bring the country together as a nation.
November 06
VIDEO: Joe Biden confident he will win presidency
November 06

Biden says 'we're going to win' as Trump falls behind in key states

Biden delivered remarks from Wilmington, Delaware.
November 06
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden makes a statement on the presidential election results during a brief appearance before reporters in Wilmington, Del., Nov. 5, 2020.
November 06

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, November 6, 2020

Blue and red 'mirages'; 'It’s time for the country to move on,' Atlanta mayor on Trump accepting defeat; Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey discusses state vote count
November 06
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, November 6, 2020
November 06

Pennsylvania attorney general gives update on the battleground state

Josh Shapiro said the ballots are being counted and nothing is stopping that.
November 06
VIDEO: Pennsylvania attorney general gives update on the battleground state
November 06

Rep. Jim Clyburn discusses election-altering support for Biden

The South Carolina representative said he knew Joe Biden was the right choice for the Democratic nomination.
November 06
VIDEO: Rep. Jim Clyburn discusses election-altering support for Biden
November 06

'It’s time for the country to move on,' Atlanta mayor on Trump accepting defeat

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses the tight race in the Peach State between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
November 06
VIDEO: 'It’s time for the country to move on,' Atlanta mayor on Trump accepting defeat
November 06

Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses why Joe Biden could be ‘most progressive president’

“I feel relieved and exhilarated, but I know the work we have to do to win those two seats to get Democrats control,” said Sanders, on Biden winning the presidency and trying to take over the Senate.
November 06
VIDEO: Senator Bernie Sanders discusses why Joe Biden could be ‘most progressive president’
November 06

Nevada attorney general says vote-counting process going smoothly

Aaron Ford, the Nevada attorney general, sheds light on the process for counting votes in his state.
November 06
VIDEO: Nevada attorney general says vote-counting process going smoothly
November 06

Cindy McCain shares thoughts on race for Arizona

The widow of John McCain said she is confident Joe Biden will win the state.
November 06
VIDEO: Cindy McCain shares thoughts on race for Arizona
November 06

Election 2020: A look at Trump campaign election lawsuits and where they stand

The campaign has filed suits in several battleground states.
November 06
President Donald Trump's campaign advisor Corey Lewandowski, center, speaks about a court order obtained to grant more access to vote counting operations at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Nov. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. At right is former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
November 06

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey discusses state vote count

Sen. Bob Casey weighs in on vote counting in Pennsylvania, the surging pandemic and what congressional Democrats need to do to widen their appeal.
November 06
VIDEO: Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey discusses state vote count
November 06

The Rundown: Top headlines today: Nov. 6, 2020

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
November 06
VIDEO: The Rundown: Top headlines today: Nov. 6, 2020
November 06

Blue and red 'mirages'

Vote counts can change after Election Day, and that doesn’t mean there’s fraud.
November 06
VIDEO: Blue and red 'mirages'
November 06

What is the safe harbor deadline?

States have until Dec. 8 to resolve contested election results in what's known as the safe harbor deadline.
November 06
What is the safe harbor deadline?
November 06

5 false or misleading statements Trump made in post-election remarks

The Thursday night remarks from the White House were overwhelmingly false.
November 06
President Donald Trump is reflected as he departs after speaking about the 2020 U.S. presidential election results in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Nov. 5, 2020.
November 06

How Joe Biden gained an edge in Michigan

Trump won the state in 2016 by 10,704 votes. Biden now leads by nearly 150,000.
November 06
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks during a drive-in campaign rally at Belle Isle, Oct. 31, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan.
November 06

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel comments on the current status of the election

She says, without evidence, there are "discrepancies and irregularities that need investigating."
November 06
VIDEO: RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel comments on the current status of the election
November 06

Record number of women projected to win House races

At least 106 women will serve in the House in 2021, ABC News projects.
November 06
Women who won House races in 2020, from left, Republican Nancy Mace, Republican Stephanie Bice, and Democrat Cori Bush.
November 06

Nikema Williams wins John Lewis' congressional seat

Lewis held the seat since 1987 until his death in July
November 06
Georgia State Senator Nikema Williams speaks at a rally in Dekalb County, Ga., at a rally in support of Joe Biden's campaign during the first day of early voting in the state, Oct. 12, 2020.
November 06

Nancy Pelosi formally announces run for reelection as House speaker

It would be her fourth term as House speaker.
November 06
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks to reporters about Election Day results in races for the House of Representatives, at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, Nov. 3, 2020.
November 06

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she’s confident Joe Biden will become president-elect

The speaker also updated the status of the latest coronavirus relief bill.
November 06
VIDEO: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi feels confident the Joe Biden will become President elect
November 06

Joe Biden widens lead in Nevada

The former vice president leads President Trump in four of the remaining states that have yet to be called.
November 06
VIDEO: Joe Biden widens lead in Nevada
November 06

Mark Kelly wins crucial Arizona Senate race

His victory was crucial for Democrats in their bid to take back the Senate.
November 06
VIDEO: Mark Kelly wins crucial Arizona senate race
November 06

Trump chips away at Biden's lead in Arizona

Joe Biden still holds a large lead after the latest count.
November 06
VIDEO: Trump chips away at Biden's lead in Arizona
November 06

Democrat Mark Kelly projected to flip GOP-held Senate seat

The seat was previously held by the late Sen. John McCain.
November 06
Mark Kelly, Democratic candidate for the Senate, greets voters at a polling station in Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2020.
November 06

All eyes on Stacey Abrams as Biden passes Trump in traditionally ruby-red Georgia

Voting rights advocates accelerated a blue tilt amid shifting demographics.
November 06
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams waits to speak at a Democratic canvass kickoff as she campaigns for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at Bruce Trent Park on Oct. 24, 2020, in Las Vegas.
November 06

Sen. Pat Toomey thinks President Trump still has a chance to win the election

The Pennsylvania senator says he wants the next president to be "the person who won the Electoral College legitimately."
November 06
VIDEO: Senator Pat Toomey thinks president Trump still has a chance to win the election
November 06

Joe Biden takes narrow lead in Georgia

Overnight, Biden overtook Trump, with about 8,000 votes left to count in the state.
November 06
VIDEO: Joe Biden takes narrow lead in Georgia
November 06

Joe Biden takes the lead in Pennsylvania

There are still about 135,000 votes yet to be counted in the state.
November 06
VIDEO: Joe Biden takes the lead in Pennsylvania
November 06

Women pray outside Nevada election office

People wearing Trump hats knelt in prayer outside the Clark County Election Department in Nevada.
November 06
VIDEO:  Women pray outside Nevada election office
November 06

The Note: Delayed results bring biggest stress test yet

The waiting for final tallies is normal. The moment is decidedly not.
November 06
President Donald Trump leaves the podium after speaking at the White House, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Washington.
November 06

Lawyers from both parties puzzled by Trump's election legal strategy

Some see a public relations motive, likening cases to "tweets with filing fees."
November 06
Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference on legal challenges to vote counting in Pennsylvania, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Philadelphia. At left are Eric Trump, son of President Trump, and his wife Lara Trump.
November 06

Election 2020 – A Special Edition of 20/20

ABC News’ powerhouse political team reports on the latest developments of the presidential race and the battleground states.
November 06
VIDEO: Election 2020 – A Special Edition of 20/20
November 05

Rep. Ruben Gallego discusses impact of Latino vote in Arizona

Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego discusses Maricopa County and the fruition of grassroots efforts, nearly a decade later, as a result of the Sheriff Arpaio era and anti-Latino sentiment.
November 05
VIDEO: Rep. Ruben Gallego discusses impact of Latino vote in Arizona
November 05

New Mexico secretary of state: ‘Counting ballots is nothing new’

Maggie Toulouse Oliver speaks on ballot security and the realities of alleged ballot fraud, and dismisses President Donald Trump's criticism of the voting process.
November 05
VIDEO: ‘Counting ballots is nothing new’ says NM Secretary of State
November 05

Inside Georgia's tight Senate race

Democratic candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock, who is headed for a runoff election, speaks on the need for Americans to come together. “We are all we have," he said.
November 05
VIDEO: Inside Georgia's tight Senate race
November 05

Crowds protest outside election headquarters in Nevada

ABC News' Matt Gutman reports from outside the election headquarters in Las Vegas.
November 05
VIDEO: Crowds protest outside election headquarters in Nevada
November 05

ABC News' roundtable discusses President Trump's election ballot counting claims

During a speech addressing the nation, the president said, "This is a case when they are trying to steal an election, they are trying to rig an election."
November 05
VIDEO: ABC News' roundtable discusses President Donald Trump's election ballot counting claims
November 05

Sen. Marsha Blackburn: 'If there are irregularities, let’s document them'

GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn discusses President Donald Trump’s claims of voter fraud and irregularities as the final votes are counted, and talks about the new wave of GOP women elected to Congress.
November 05
VIDEO: Sen. Marsha Blackburn: 'If there are irregularities, let’s document them'
November 05

'It was a failure': House Democrats grapple over surprise 2020 losses

While Democrats held the House, Republicans did better than expected.
November 05
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks to reporters about election day results in races for the House of Representatives, at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, Nov. 3, 2020.
November 05

President Trump discusses vote counting at the White House

Donald Trump doubled down on how he believes there is fraud in mail-in voting and that he is going forward with suing certain states over “illegal voting.”
November 05
VIDEO: President Trump discusses vote counting at the White House
November 05

Pennsylvania election officials give update on ballot counting

The Pennsylvania secretary of state provided detailed information on how the ballots are being counted as the race becomes close in the state.
November 05
VIDEO: Pennsylvania election officials give update on ballot counting

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