Republicans will retain control of the House by gaining 218 seats, the number needed to secure the majority.
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U.S. House Election Results
U.S. House Election Update
Currently, 205 Democratic seats and 214 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives— more updates to follow.
Final Presidential Election Results
Trump has won Alaska, Arizona, and Nevada, meaning he gained 312 electoral votes in total, while Harris received 226.
U.S. House Election Update
Currently, 199 Democratic seats and 211 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives—more updates to follow.
U.S. House Election Update
Currently, 189 Democratic seats and 204 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives—more updates to follow.
Two Black Women Will Serve Simultaneously in the U.S. Senate for the First Time
Two Black women have been elected to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate for the first time. Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks and Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester, both Democrats, won their races to double the number of Black women elected in the Senate – from two to four.
Never in the Senate have two Black women served at the same time.
U.S. House Election Update
Currently, 182 Democratic seats and 201 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives—more updates to follow.
Trump Wins Michigan
Trump has won Michigan, meaning he now has 292 electoral votes.
U.S. House Election Update
Currently, 180 Democratic seats and 198 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives—more updates to follow.
Trump Wins Presidency with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania; Harris takes New Hampshire
Throughout the early morning, Trump took Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to get to 277 electoral votes, making him the 47th President of the United States. He gained 29 electoral votes between the two states. He is the second non-consecutive president to be elected, with the first being former president Grover Cleveland, who served as the 22nd president after the 1884 election and the 24th president after the 1892 election.
Harris took New Hampshire after we concluded coverage last night. With the win, she moved to 224 electoral votes.
Election Coverage Will Continue
Eagle News coverage will resume in the morning. Follow along for more updates.
Trump Flips Georgia
Trump wins Georgia, holding a key swing state over Harris. This means he has 247 electoral votes. Trump also won the majority of the Electoral College votes in Nebraska.
U.S. Senate Flips Republican
Republicans have captured the U.S. Senate majority, ending their four-year stretch in the minority. Although some races are still not decided, the Republicans have gained a majority with 51 senators vs the Democrat’s 42.
Harris Wins One Electoral Vote in Both Nebraska and Maine
Harris has won one electoral vote in both Maine and Nebraska. Both of these states use a proportional method. Harris has a total of 210 electoral votes.
U.S. House Election Update
Currently, 133 Democratic seats and 176 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives. One seat has flipped from Democrat to Republican. More updates to follow.
Harris Wins Hawaii
Harris has won Hawaii, meaning she has 209 electoral votes.
Harris Wins Virginia
Harris has won Virginia, meaning she now has 205 electoral votes.
Abortion Amendment Passes in Missouri
Amendment 3, Missouri’s Right to Abortion amendment, passed in the state by a 4.4% margin. This amendment reverses the state’s near-total ban on abortion, which was implemented after Roe V. Wade was overturned in 2022. Abortion could still be restricted or banned by the state after fetal viability, however.
Harris Wins New Mexico
Harris has won New Mexico, meaning she has 192 electoral votes.
Young Voters Shifting Toward Trump
According to the Associated Press, young voters have shifted toward Trump. The former president has shaped these voters’ lives, and the effect has been proven prevalent in this election. Trump is up in young demographic votes from 1/3 of votes to every 4 in 10. Only half of these voters support Harris, which is down from 6 of 10 voters who voted for Biden in 2020.
Harris Wins Oregon
Harris has won Oregon, meaning she now has 187 electoral votes.
Updates from the Harris Campaign
Harris’ campaign manager has sent emails to all staff updating them on the projections of how Harris could fare in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. All three of these states are leaning red, as of right now.
Pennsylvania: According to the emails, Harris has overperformed in Philadelphia and early vote expectations in Bucks County. There has been high non-white and student turnout in Philadelphia. They are expecting to have a higher turnout than the 2020 election.
Michigan: The City of Detroit will not be reported until around midnight but there has been strong turnout through early voting and Election Day.
Wisconsin: There still remains a significant amount of voting to be done in Dane and Milwaukee counties. There have also been strong performances in Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington (WOW) counties. Complete results are expected in Wisconsin from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Trump Wins First Swing State
Trump has won North Carolina, which is traditionally a swing state, meaning he now has 230 electoral votes.
U.S. House Election Update
As of now, 112 Democratic seats and 162 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives. More updates to follow.
Trump Wins Idaho
Trump claims Idaho. He now has 214 electoral votes.
Harris Wins Two States
Harris has won California and Washington state, meaning she now has 179 electoral votes.
Florida Amendment Updates
Florida has mostly been focused on campaigning for Amendments 3 and 4. However, there are six amendments on Florida’s ballot this election. All results have been announced.
Amendment 1, schoolboard partisan elections, has failed to pass.
Amendment 2, the right to fish and hunt, has passed.
Amendment 5, the homestead annual inflation adjustment, has passed.
Amendment 6, Florida’s amendment on public campaign financing, has failed to pass.
Trump Wins Two States
Trump has won Kansas and Iowa, meaning he now has 210 electoral votes.
First Black Senator Elected from Maryland
Angela Alsobrooks becomes the first Black senator from Maryland.
Ted Cruz Wins Texas Senate
Senator Ted Cruz wins re-election in Texas, making this his third term as Texas senator.
U.S. House Election Update
As of now, 91 Democratic seats and 136 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives. More updates to follow
Harris Wins Washington, DC
Harris takes Washington, D.C., meaning she sits at 112 electoral votes.
Josh Stein Wins Race For Governor In North Carolina
North Carolina’s Josh Stein beat Mark Robinson in the governor’s race.
Florida Members of U.S. House of Representatives Annouced
Here are the 14 Florida members elected to the U.S. House of Representatives:
Florida District #1: Matt Gaetz (R)
Florida District #2: Neal Dunn (R)
Florida District #3: Kat Cammack (R)
Florida District #4: Aaron Bean (R)
Florida District #5: John Rutherford (R)
Florida District #6: Michael Waltz (R)
Florida District #7: Cory Mills (R)
Florida District #8: Mike Haridopolos (R)
Florida District #9: Darren Soto (D)
Florida District #10: Maxwell Frost (D)
Florida District #11: Daniel Webster (R)
Florida District #12: Gus Bilirakis (R)
Florida District #13: Anna Luna (R)
Florida District #14: Kathy Castor (D)
Harris Wins Colorado
Harris has won Colorado, meaning she now has 109 electoral votes.
Trump Wins Two States
Trump has won Montana and Utah, meaning he now has 198 electoral votes.
Trump Wins Missouri
Trump has won Missouri, meaning he now has 188 electoral votes.
Trump Gains Three of Five Electoral Votes in Nebraska
Trump has won three of Nebraska’s five electoral votes. Nebraska utilizes the proportional method, where multiple representatives in each district are proportionate to the number of people who vote for them. Trump currently has 178 electoral votes.
First Out Transgender Person Elected to Congress
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride won the state’s only House seat, making her the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. McBride, a Democrat, gained 57.6% of the vote with 63% of the vote in.
Florida’s Amendment 4 Has Failed to Pass
Amendment 4, Florida’s amendment to legalize abortion before fetal viability (23-24 weeks) with limited government interference, has failed to pass. There were 57% votes for the amendment, meaning it did not reach 60% majority to pass, and 43% votes against it.
Trump Wins Texas
Trump has won Texas, meaning he now has 177 electoral votes.
Trump Wins Ohio
Trump has won Ohio, meaning he now has 137 electoral votes.
U.S. House Election Update
As of now, 55 Democratic seats and 78 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives. More updates to follow.
Trump Wins Four States
Trump wins North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Louisiana, gaining 17 electoral votes in each state. He now sits at 120 electoral votes.
Harris Wins New York
Harris has won New York, meaning she now has 99 electoral votes.
Amendment 3 Failed to Pass in Florida
According to the Associated Press, Florida voters have rejected Amendment 3 on the ballot. The measure would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults 21 years old or older.
Harris Wins Illinois
Harris has won Illinois, meaning she now has 71 electoral votes.
Harris Wins Delaware
Harris has won Delaware, meaning she now has 52 electoral votes.
Trump Wins Arkansas
Trump has won Arkansas. He sits at 101 electoral votes.
Harris Wins New Jersey
Harris has won New Jersey, meaning she now has 49 electoral votes.
Associated Press Has Called Florida
According to the Associated Press, former President Donald Trump has won Florida. He led by 11 percentage points, with 80% of the expected votes counted.
Trump has been doing better in the state than he did four years ago. He led in Miami-Dade County, winning by 55%, 9% more than he did in 2020. He won by three percentage points in the 2020 election and 2016 by a single point.
County in Iowa is on Track To Shatter Turnout Records
Johnson County, Iowa’s most Democratic County, is on track to shatter turnout records tonight.
First Korean American Senator Elected
Andy Kim wins in New Jersey to become the first Korean American senator.
Trump Wins Florida
When Florida polls closed at 8 p.m. Florida was called to be red. There were six counties in Florida, however, that were called to be blue. Those are Gadsden, Leon, Alachua, Orange, Palm Beach and Broward.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott Wins Reelection
Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott won the Senate election against former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. This will be his second term.
Trump Wins Six States
Trump has won Florida, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, which account for 72 electoral votes. He now has a total of 95 votes.
Harris Wins Four States
Harris has won Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maryland, giving her 35 electoral votes.
Bomb Threats Reported False in Georgia
Police in Dekalb, Georgia, have found no bombs at the five polling sites evacuated earlier this evening. According to a county spokesperson, the police have issued an all-clear. The county is now extending voting.
U.S. House Election Update
As of now, seven Democratic seats and 20 Republican seats have been called for the U.S. House of Representatives. More updates to follow.
Swing State North Carolina Voter Update
According to the Associated Press, voters in North Carolina have made their decisions regarding presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
They prefer Harris when it comes to health care but prefer Trump’s policies on immigration.
Poll Hours Extended in Four Georgia Counties
Poll hours have been extended in Georgia counties including Cobb, Gwinnett, Glynn and Fulton.
Pennsylvania Cheating Scandal Debunked
Trump has talked about fraud in Pennsylvania, which has been debunked as false. This comes after polling machines were reported malfunctioning in Cambria County and Bedford County in Pennsylvania.
“A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia,” Trump wrote on Truth Social early Tuesday evening.”
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has denied the possibility of the polls being rigged.
“There is no factual basis whatsoever within law enforcement to support this wild allegation,” Krasner continued. “We have invited complaints and allegations of improprieties all day. If Donald J. Trump has any facts to support his wild allegations, we want them now.”
Former President Donald Trump won these counties in the 2020 election with 63% and 83%, respectively, over President Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania Department of State says it’s in contact to resolve the issues.
“The Cambria County Board of Election learned early this morning that a software malfunction in the County’s Electronic Voting System has prevented voters from scanning their ballots,” Cambria County Solicitor Ron Repak said in a statement.
This has not prevented people from voting, as they can still fill out paper ballots.
Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost Reelected in Florida
Democratic rep. Maxwell Frost, 27, has won reelection in the 10th District of Florida. He is the first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress.
Trump Wins West Virgina
Donald Trump has won West Virginia. He now has 23 electoral votes.
Bernie Sanders Wins Reelection in Vermont
Bernie Sanders, an Independent, wins the Vermont U.S. Senate seat. This will be his fourth term in office.
Bomb Threats Reported in Georgia
Election officials in DeKalb County, Ga., a deep-blue county east of Atlanta, say that they have received bomb threats at five voting precincts. Police have evacuated the polling sites. Some of the locations appear to include Black churches.
When the Polls Close
7 p.m.:
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- South Carolina
- Vermont
- Virginia
7: 30 p.m.:
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- West Virginia
8 p.m.:
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
8: 30 p.m.:
- Arkansas
9 p.m.:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Texas Wisconsin
- Wyoming
10 p.m.:
- Montana
- Nevada
- Utah
11 p.m.:
- California
- Idaho
- Oregon
- Washington
12 a.m.:
- Hawaii
1 a.m.:
- Alaska
Voter Opinion on Key Issues
An exit poll from NBC News showed how voters ranked the most important issues. The state of the democracy was most concerned at 36% and the economy was second most important at 30%. Foreign policy was lowest in importance at 4%. In the middle of concern is abortion ranked at 14% and immigration at 11%. This news makes the election look better for Harris since she focused more on abortion while Trump focused the most on immigration.
Vermont, Indiana and Kentucky Called
Kamala Harris has won Vermont, giving her three electoral votes. Donald Trump has won Kentucky and Indiana giving him 19 electoral votes.
Ethan K • Nov 5, 2024 at 7:43 pm
K • Nov 5, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Thanks for the live updates!