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The choice -- Donald Trump or Kamala Harris
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Voters across the United States faced radically different candidates for the office of president as they decided between Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

No matter who wins, it will be historic, with the first female president in the U.S. or the president who has been convicted of a felony and impeached while previously in office.

Polls showed the race to be very close with the winner determined by a small group of so-called swing states.

Continue monitoring this page for updates throughout the evening.

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Trump Calls It Victory 'Never Seen Before'

"We made history for a reason tonight," Trump told the crowd.

Trump On The Stage At His Victory Party

Donald Trump is set to address the crowd at his Trump Headquarters party in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Fox News calls Trump winner of electon

Fox News declared Donald Trump the winner of the presidential election early Wednesday morning after the vote account appeared to make a Kamala Harris victory nearly impossible.

Harris Won't Address Her Election Party

Harris Campaign Co-chair Cedric Richmond told the crowd at the Harris HQ election party that Kamala Harris would not be addressing them as the vote count extended into the overnight hours.

The numbers did not look promising for the vice president as Trump carried two of the crucial swing states and was leading in voting at several others.

He said she would address the nation later on Wednesday.

Harris HQ Event
- 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, DC, on November 5, 2024. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

Images from the event drew comparisons to Hillary Clinton's 2016 party with dejected guests, some with tears in their eyes as hopes for a victory faded.

Richmond cautioned that votes were left to be counted and Harris had not lost the race.

PHOTOS: Tears and stunned faces at Harris HQ

Trump Projected To Win Georgia

Donald Trump was projected to win Georgia, CNN reported early on Wednesday morning. If Trump carries the battleground state, it would become nearly impossible for Kamala Harris to win the election without carrying Pennslyvania.

The vote count there showed her still trailing in the early morning hours on Wednesday.

Trump Reportedly Headed To Victory Party

Donald Trump was reportedly planning a trip to his West Palm Beach, Florida election party early Wednesday as election results looked positive for him to return to the White House.

CNN reported that he was going to come to the event around 1 a.m. EST.

Power In Both Houses Of Congress Flips

In the early morning hours of the day after the election, it appeared that Republicans were going to take back control of the Senate. At the same time, Democrats were set to return to power in the House of Representatives.

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Republicans Flip Second Senate Seat, Expected to Control the Chamber

Republican Bernie Moreno is projected to defeat incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown for one of Ohio's two Senate seats.

The Associated Press called the race with Moreno up 4 points with 94% of the vote cast.

With the two seats switching to Republican control, they are projected to take control of the U.S. Senate away from the Democrats.

Trump Wins North Carolina

Donald Trump has won the vote in North Carolina, according to the Associated Press.

The win makes it easier for Trump to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House without winning Pennsylvania.

Kamala Harris Wins California

Kamala Harris has taken the biggest electoral college prize of the night with a projected win in California.

The 54 electoral votes bring her total so far versus Donald Trump's projected 179, according to the Associated Press.

Montana and Utah Called For Trump

The Associated Press has called Utah and Montana for Donald Trump, as expected.

It has Trump leading 198-112 in the electoral college vote in its unofficial count.

Bitcoin Surges To All-Time High As Trump Takes Election Lead

Bitcoin prices surged to record highs on Tuesday as Donald Trump took a lead in the election for president.

Cryptocurrency advocates are betting on him winning and being friendlier to them than Kamala Harris.

Georgia Prosecutor Pursuing Election Case Against Donald Trump Reelected

Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, is going to be reelected, the Associated Press predicts.

The Georgia Democrat defeated Republican Courtney Kramer.

Delaware Goes To Harris

Kamala Harris will win Delaware's 3 electoral college votes, the Associated Press reports.

More States Called For Trump and Harris As Polls Close In Several States

The Associated Press called North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming for Donald Trump after polls closed in those states but Kamala Haris picked up a big chuck of electoral college votes with a win in New York.

The AP has Trump Leading Kamala Harris 120 to 99.

Election Bettors Vote On What They Think Will Be The Last Swing State To Be Called In Election

Bettors on the Polymarket are wagering money on what race they think will be the final swing state to be called in the presidential election.

Right now the bets are on Arizona.

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Illinois Called For Harris

The Associated Press expects Kamala Harris to win Illinois and capture its 19 electoral votes.

Early in the national count, Trump is leading 101 to 71 in the electoral college count.

Kamala Harris Picks Up New Jersey

The Associated Press has called New Jersey for Kamala Harris with 30% of the vote counted.

The state has 14 electoral votes.

Arkansas Expected To Be Another Trump Win

Shortly after the polls closed in Arkansas, the Associated Press gave a win to Donald Trump and its 6 electoral votes.

Trump Picks Up South Carolina

The Associated Press has called South Carolina for Donald Trump. He now has an estimated 99 to 27 lead in the electoral college.

No results have been a surprise yet and it appears the election remains on track to be decided in a few swing states.

MAGA Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Cruises To Victory In Georgia

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has won reelection in Georgia's 14th Congressional District by defeating Shawn Harris, the Associated Press projected.

Greene has been one of Donald Trump's loudest allies in Congress and has pushed conspiracy theories.

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Trump Takes Florida

The Associated Press called Florida for Donald Trump shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m.

South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Oklahoma were also called for Trump.

Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts were called wins for Kamala Harris.

The AP estimates that Trump has won 95 electoral votes to 35 for Harris.

Polls Just Closed In More Than A Dozen States

Polls closed in 16 states at 8 p.m. projections in some states are expected soon.

Republicans Take West Virginia Senate Seat

Jim Justice was declared the victor in the race to replace former Democrat-turned-Independent Joe Manchin.

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GOP Picks Up West Virginia Senate Seat

Jim Justice is expected to defeat Glenn Elliott to take a seat that was formerly held by Democrat turned Independent Joe Manchin.

West Virginia Put In Trump Win Collumn

The Associated Press called West Virginia and its 4 electoral votes for Donald Trump.

Trump has an estimated 23 to 3 lead over Kamala Harris.

First States Called, Trump Leads Harris

Shortly after polls closed in several states, the Associated Press made early calls. The AP gave Vermont and its 3 electoral votes to Kamala Harris.

It gave Indiana's 11 electoral votes and Kentucky's 8 electoral votes to President Trump.

Trump Claims Paper 'More Sophisticated Now Than Computers'

Donald and Melania Trump after voting
Former President Donald Trump stands next to wife Melania Trump while speaking to reporters after voting in Palm Beach, Fla., on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. C-Span

Former President Donald Trump bizarrely claimed that "paper is more sophisticated now than computers" after voting Tuesday in Florida — and repeated his false assertion that U.S. states don't use paper ballots.

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Trump Dominates First Few Results In Kentucky And Indiana

With 2% of the vote counted in Kentucky, Donald Trump has an early lead with 66.3% of the vote compared to 32.5% for Harris, according to the Associated Press.

In Indiana, with 5% of the vote counted, Trump has a 62.2% lead over Harris with 36.52% of the vote counted, according to the Associated Press.

Rudy Giuliani Shows Up To Vote In Mercedes He Was Ordered To Surrender

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media before former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives to vote at a polling station at Mandel Recreation Centre in Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 5, 2024. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

Rudy Giuliani arrived to vote in Florida in a Mercedes-Benz he had been ordered to hand over as part of a settlement to election workers he defamed.

The former Trump lawyer was ordered to appear in court Thursday after he was accused of hiding assets to surrender in order to pay off the settlement.

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First Exit Polls Released

The economy and immigration were the top issues voters cited in the first exit polls released on Election Day 2024.

The Associated Press VoteCast survey of more than 110,000 voters also cited the future of democracy as a leading factor in their vote.

Exit poll data released by Edison Research found that nearly three-quarters of voters were concerned about America's democracy being under threat. The economy also was a top concern of those polled.

First Election Results Released

The first election day votes from the New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch were tabulated quickly after its traditional post-midnight vote.

The vote split down the middle this year: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump tied 3-3.

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