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
Nov 05 Voters deciding on life, weed and taxes By David A. Lieb, Associated Press While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or… Continue reading
Nov 05 Harris to watch results at alma mater Howard University By News Desk Vice President Kamala Harris is attending an election night watch party at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C. PBS News Hour’s Laura Barrón-López reported that the Harris campaign spent Election Day talking to radio stations in swing states… Continue reading
Nov 05 A handful of seats will determine control of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president’s agenda, or if the White House confronts a… Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 14:21 Harris and Trump wrap up campaigns as Americans cast ballots and votes are counted By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins After a long and contentious election season, it's now the last chance for voters to weigh in on political races across the country. Polls close Tuesday night and the counting will begin. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Nov 05 The cost of this election By Hannah Grabenstein The 2024 presidential election was the second most expensive since at least 1998. In total, $5.5 billion dollars was spent on the race by presidential candidates, political parties and independent interest groups trying to influence federal elections, according to… Continue reading