Nov 05 How the AP is able to declare winners in states where polls just closed By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Sometimes it’s possible to declare winners at poll closing time in noncompetitive races with multiple candidates in areas where one political party has an established history of lopsided victories. Continue reading
Nov 05 Pelosi predicts Democrats will take control of House By Joshua Barajas The battle for control of the House of Representatives is very close. At the moment, Republicans have a slim majority in the House. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told the PBS News Hour moments before the… Continue reading
Nov 05 A tribute to the unelected By Joshua Barajas, Lena I. Jackson An art installation in Phoenix displays signs from 58 failed presidential campaigns on the front yard of a private residence. Photo by Lena Jackson/PBS News On Election Day, campaign signs adorn yards, roadways and other areas outside "no… Continue reading
Nov 05 30,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee being recounted By Associated Press Election officials in Milwaukee are recounting more than 30,000 absentee ballots because doors on the ballot tabulators were not properly sealed. The recounting was being done "out of an abundance of caution," said Melissa Howard, spokesperson for the Milwaukee Election… Continue reading
Nov 05 The future of democracy is driving voters By Josh Boak, Associated Press Voters said the economy and immigration are the top issues facing the country, but the future of democracy was also a leading motivator for many Americans casting a ballot in Tuesday's presidential election. AP VoteCast, an expansive survey of more… Continue reading
Nov 05 An a-peel-ing symbol By Joshua Barajas One of the perks of doing your civic duty when going to the polls is leaving with an "I Voted" sticker. From tornadoes, finches to werewolves, PBS News looked at this year's new crop of stickers for the 2024… Continue reading
Nov 05 Georgia judge slams Republican lawsuit over hand-delivered absentee ballots as 'frivolous' By Associated Press Baker said Georgia law clearly states that county election officials are required to accept absentee ballots until the polls close on Election Day. Continue reading
Nov 05 Trump supporters pack watch Mar-a-Lago party By News Desk Former President Donald Trump is at his Mar-a-Lago resort Tuesday to watch election results, while his supporters are maintaining an "anxious, nervous, but joyful" demeanor as polls on the East Coast close. PBS News Hour's William Brangham reported that the… Continue reading
Nov 05 Polls in North Carolina close at 7:30 By News Desk All eyes are on North Carolina, an important battleground state, as polls are set to close at 7:30 p.m. EST. Polls will also close in Ohio and West Virginia. Follow all of our live election results, plus… Continue reading
Nov 05 Mar-a-Lago's X-tra special guest By Josh Barajas Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and self-described "dark, gothic MAGA," will be spending election night with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Musk has spent millions on a super PAC that has supported the former president in… Continue reading