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Oklahoma 2024 live election results: Trump projected to win

Trump would net the state's seven electoral votes.
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Oklahoma State Capitol building in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Colorado 2024 live election results: Harris projected to win

The state has 10 electoral votes.
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Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver.
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Michigan 2024 live election results: Trump projected to win

Michigan is a key battleground in this year's presidential race.
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The exterior of the State Capitol in Lansing Michigan.
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JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, set to become history-making second lady

She is set to be the first Indian American second lady in the White House.
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Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, waves as his wife Usha Vance looks on at an election night watch party, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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2024 North Dakota live election results: Trump projected to win

He would net the state's three electoral votes.
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North Dakota State Capitol building  in Bismarck, N.D.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr, transgender Montana legislator, wins reelection

Zephyr was censured after she argued on the state House floor against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
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Zephyr was censured after she argued on the state House floor against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
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Donald Trump's historic win by the numbers

538's Galen Druke looks at the numbers that stood out most in the battleground states on election night.
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VIDEO: Donald Trump's historic win by the numbers
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California 2024 live election results: Harris projected to win

The state has 54 electoral votes.
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The state capitol building in Sacramento, Calif.
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Shomari Figures wins heated battle for Alabama House district

Democrat Shomari Figures discusses his congressional win in a race where a Supreme Court decision threw out Alabama's old congressional map because it diluted the voting strength of Black voters.
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VIDEO: Shomari Figures wins heated battle for Alabama House district
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Special counsel Jack Smith expected to wind down Trump prosecutions: Sources

The decision is based on longstanding Department of Justice policy.
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Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, in Washington.
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Where the Harris campaign's troubles started

Former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and former Trump official Neil Chatterjee discuss where the vice president went wrong in her campaign.
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VIDEO: Where the Harris campaign's troubles started
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New Jersey 2024 live election results

The state has 14 electoral votes.
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State Capitol Building Statehouse  in Trenton N.J,
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Notable firsts that made history on Election Day

In addition to the presidential race, history was also made in Congress.
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The Capitol is seen from Pennsylvania Avenue, Nov. 5, 2024.
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Trump has a 'recipe for economic success': Rep. Donalds

Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman from Florida, says the president-elect will cut taxes and regulations to "make America affordable again."
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McConnell: 'The filibuster stays in place'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks after Trump's election win.
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VIDEO: McConnell: 'The filibuster stays in place'
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3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota sided with abortion restrictions.
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Beth Weinstein rallies in supporter of Yes on Amendment 4 regarding abortion in Florida outside of the polling place at the courthouse, Nov. 5, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla.
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Arkansas 2024 live election results: Trump projected to win

The state has six electoral votes.
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The Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas, Feb. 7, 2023.
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Arizona 2024 live election results

Arizona is a key battleground in the presidential election.
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A Replica of Liberty Bell in front of Arizona State Capitol Building at sunrise, in Phoenix.
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Alaska 2024 live election results

The winner will earn the state's three electoral votes.
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Exterior of the Alaska capitol building in Juneau, Alaska
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Alabama 2024 live election results: Trump projected to win

The state has nine electoral votes.
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The Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
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Election system passes the test ‘in a big way’

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer examines the integrity and accuracy of the 2024 election.
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VIDEO: Election system passes the test ‘in a big way’
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Political lessons learned from a Trump win

Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez debate some of the president-elect’s campaign promises.
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VIDEO: Political lessons learned from a Trump win
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr, trans legislator censured in Montana, wins reelection

Zephyr was censured over her protests against a trans youth care ban.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr looks on as Majority Leader Sue Vinton makes a motion discipline Rep. Zephyr during a session in the House of Representatives at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont., April 26, 2023.
November 06

When the Trump team knew they won

ABC News’ John Santucci reports on how the former president’s inner circle is reacting to the news and what a second presidency could look like.
November 06
VIDEO: When the Trump team knew they won
November 06

Election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities: CISA

The Brennan Center’s Alice Clapman discusses election assessments from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
November 06
VIDEO: Election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities: CISA
November 06

What a Trump presidency means for Republicans and Democrats

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Republican strategist Ashlee Rich Stephenson discuss the president-elect’s campaign promises and what it means for Democrats.
November 06
VIDEO: What a Trump presidency means for Republicans and Democrats
November 06

What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected

Trump's campaign pledges included mass deportations.
November 06
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump dances after speaking during an election night, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
November 06

Trump pulls off a ‘spectacular comeback’: Presidential historian

ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove says former President Donald Trump “rose up from the ashes.”
November 06
ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove says former President Donald Trump “rose up from the ashes.”
November 06

Trump declares victory at election watch party

The former president is returning to the White House.
November 06
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
November 06

New Hampshire 2024 live election results

The winner will take the state's four electoral votes.
November 06
New Hampshire State House in Concord, N.H.
November 06

Donald Trump wins 2nd term in historic return to White House, ABC News projects

ABC News is projecting former President Donald Trump will win the presidential race, staging a historic comeback to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
November 06
ABC News is projecting former President Donald Trump will win the presidential race, staging a historic comeback to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
November 06

Wisconsin 2024 live election results

The winner in the presidential race will take the state's 10 electoral votes.
November 06
Wisconsin State capitol building in Madison, Wis.
November 06

2024 Election: Donald Trump projected to win Wisconsin

Former president Donald Trump will win Georgia, ABC News projects.
November 06
2024 Election: Donald Trump projected to win Wisconsin
November 06

Donald Trump wins 2nd term in historic return to White House

ABC News projects Trump to win at least 279 electoral votes.
November 06
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
November 06

Harris was hurt when she ‘turned on Trump’: Republican strategist

Frank Luntz explains conclusions drawn from the focus groups he conducted as a pollster.
November 06
Frank Luntz explains conclusions drawn from the focus groups he conducted as a pollster.
November 06

Presidential historian on election results: ‘We haven’t seen anything like this’

ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove says former President Donald Trump’s performance has been “the most spectacular comeback in the history of our country.”
November 06
ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove says former President Trump’s performance has been “the most spectacular comeback in the history of our country.”
November 06

Trump leverages economic discontent, extends his appeal -- and breaks mold: ANALYSIS

ABC News has not projected a winner in the presidential race.
November 06
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Nov. 6, 2024.
November 06

World reacts to 2024 presidential election results

World leaders and top officials are reacting to the unfolding results of the 2024 presidential election as the contest draws to an apparent conclusion.
November 06
World leaders and top officials are reacting to the unfolding results of the 2024 presidential election as the contest draws to an apparent conclusion.
November 06

Nebraska 2024 live election results: Trump projected to win 3 electoral votes

The state's 2nd district has a crucial electoral vote up for grabs.
November 06
The Nebraska State Capitol building is shown in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska.
November 06

2024 Election: Kamala Harris projected to win New Jersey, Minnesota

Kamala Harris will win New Jersey and Minnesota, ABC News projects.
November 06
2024 Election: Kamala Harris projected to win New Jersey, Minnesota
November 06

Minnesota 2024 live election results

At stake are the state’s 10 electoral votes.
November 06
The Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul.
November 06

2024 Election: Donald Trump projected to win Pennsylvania

Donald Trump will win Pennsylvania, ABC News projects.
November 06
2024 Election: Donald Trump projected to win Pennsylvania
November 06

What GOP control of House and Senate could mean for a Trump presidency

One senator said voters are giving Republicans "an extraordinary opportunity."
November 06
Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno during a watch party on election night,  Nov. 5, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio, with his wife Bridget.
November 06

Harris doesn't speak as tearful supporters leave watch party

She will speak on Wednesday, according to her campaign co-chair.
November 06
Supporters react to election results during an election night event for US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, Nov. 5, 2024.
November 06

Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips

Republicans are projected to clinch control of the Senate after flipping at least two key states and successfully protecting their incumbents.
November 06
Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips
November 06

Harris will not speak as tearful supporters leave watch party

Kamala Harris will speak on Wednesday, according to her campaign co-chair.
November 06
VIDEO: Harris will not speak as tearful supporters leave watch party
November 06

Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips

Republicans unseated Democrats in West Virginia and Ohio.
November 06
Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speaks during a watch party on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio.
November 06

Alsobrooks speaks after being projected to win Senate race

Angela Alsobrooks, executive for Prince George's County in Maryland, made history as she is projected to be one of the first two Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.
November 06
Angela Alsobrooks, executive for Prince George's County in Maryland, made history as she is projected to be one of the first two Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.
November 06

2024 House and Senate election results maps

All 435 House seats and 34 Senate seats are up for grabs.
November 06
The Capitol, Oct. 3, 2024.
November 06

New Mexico 2024 live election results: Harris projected to win

The state has five electoral votes.
November 06
State Capitol of New Mexico in Santa Fe, N.M.

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