US Election Results HIGHLIGHTS: Joe Biden Defeats Donald Trump, Becomes America's President-Elect
US Presidential Elections 2020 Highlights: A neck and neck battle is going on in the United States with both Donald Trump and Joe Biden claiming victory. Key battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsion, North Carolina and Nevada are keeping the results pending. Nevada is going to Biden's kitty if reports are to be believed. The states where Trump has won are South Dakota, Utah, Missouri, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana. Meanwhile, Biden has won Delaware, Colorado, New Hampshire, District of Columbia, New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, California, Michigan and Wisconsin. Stay tuned for minute-by-minute updates on US elections 2020!
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08 Nov 2020 12:35 AM
'This Election Is Far From Over': Donald Trump Refuses To Concede Defeat In US Presidential Election
Donald Trump has refused to concede as the President of the country and even threatened the new president-elect of legal challenges. “We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they don’t want the truth to be exposed,” Trump said, adding "The simple fact is this election is far from over.”
Donald Trump has refused to concede as the President of the country and even threatened the new president-elect of legal challenges. “We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they don’t want the truth to be exposed,” Trump said, adding "The simple fact is this election is far from over.”
Former State Secretary Hillary Clinton took to her official Twitter account to congratulate the new president and vice president. "It's a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America," Clinton said.
Biden's big breakthrough came around 9 am Friday EST when he broke into the lead in Pennsylvania and initially overtook Trump by about 5,000 votes. Since then, that lead is only growing as votes continue to be counted.
While Joe Biden was inching towards a historic electoral victory over Republican President Donald Trump on Saturday, with the Democratic candidate declared that the voting numbers tell a "clear and convincing story" that he was going to win the race for the White House.
Associated Press has also called Pennsylvania for Biden with 49.7 per cent of the state's votes in his favour against Donald Trump's 49.2 per cent.
BREAKING | After four full days of waiting patiently for the slow march of vote counting to work itself out, Democratic vice presidential candidate Joseph R Biden, 77, pulled off one of the great political turnarounds in America by defeating Donald Trump in the US 2020 election and is now effectively the country's President-elect.
The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency. He will lead a polarized nation through a historic collision of health, economic and social crises.
Trump is leading in Alaska and North Carolina
Incumbent US President Donald Trump is currently leading in the states of Alaska and North Carolina, while his rival Joe Biden is likely to emerge victorious in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Incumbent US President Donald Trump is currently leading in the states of Alaska and North Carolina, while his rival Joe Biden is likely to emerge victorious in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Trump is leading in Alaska and North Carolina
Incumbent US President Donald Trump is currently leading in the states of Alaska and North Carolina, while his rival Joe Biden is likely to emerge victorious in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Incumbent US President Donald Trump is currently leading in the states of Alaska and North Carolina, while his rival Joe Biden is likely to emerge victorious in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Biden-Harris Prepare To Fight US Covid-19 Crisis
After “Mandate of Action”, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris prepare the ground for fighting the Coronavirus crisis in America as according to his speech earlier today, he would take action on the virus on "day one of his presidency".
“I want people to know we’re not waiting to get the work done,” Biden said emphasizing that he and his running mate, Kamala Harris, have held briefings over the coronavirus and US economy as the record-breaking fresh Covid-19 cases are being reported daily.
After “Mandate of Action”, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris prepare the ground for fighting the Coronavirus crisis in America as according to his speech earlier today, he would take action on the virus on "day one of his presidency".
“I want people to know we’re not waiting to get the work done,” Biden said emphasizing that he and his running mate, Kamala Harris, have held briefings over the coronavirus and US economy as the record-breaking fresh Covid-19 cases are being reported daily.
US Election Results The election race is tight, even though Joe Biden is leading with 264 Electoral College votes and Trump lagging behind with 214. Neither candidate has crossed the magic 270-mark to win the presidential race.
Biden is six electoral college votes away from winning the presidency, and has taken the lead in three crucial states — Georgia, Pennsylvania and Nevada — any one of which would give him the key to the White House
Biden is six electoral college votes away from winning the presidency, and has taken the lead in three crucial states — Georgia, Pennsylvania and Nevada — any one of which would give him the key to the White House
Why Is Georgia Important For Biden?
Georgia has been a stronghold of the Republican party as it has been winning there since 1992. Joe Biden had campaigned in Georgia one week ahead of the election date and his running mate Kamala Harris had also joined the campaign there.
So if Biden ultimately is able to win in Georgia, it will go beyond rebuilding the 'blue wall' and reach the point of expansion for the democratic party in the ‘red’ territory.
Georgia has been a stronghold of the Republican party as it has been winning there since 1992. Joe Biden had campaigned in Georgia one week ahead of the election date and his running mate Kamala Harris had also joined the campaign there.
So if Biden ultimately is able to win in Georgia, it will go beyond rebuilding the 'blue wall' and reach the point of expansion for the democratic party in the ‘red’ territory.
US Supreme Court Denies Republican Request for Halt of Vote Count In Pennsylvania
The US Supreme Court has struck down Republicans’ appeal to immediately halt the counting of ballots in Pennsylvania arriving after Election Day.
Samuel Alito ordered Pennsylvania in the meantime to continue keeping the late-arriving ballots separate, affirming a decision already made by the state's top elections official, AFP reported.
The US Supreme Court has struck down Republicans’ appeal to immediately halt the counting of ballots in Pennsylvania arriving after Election Day.
Samuel Alito ordered Pennsylvania in the meantime to continue keeping the late-arriving ballots separate, affirming a decision already made by the state's top elections official, AFP reported.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump in the past hours has been retweeting posts alleging inconsistencies with respect to the mail-in ballots.
"Does anyone even try to make an argument why there is a good faith reason to block GOP poll watchers, or are we just supposed to ignore how highly suspicious that seems?" reads one of the tweets retweeted by Trump.
"Does anyone even try to make an argument why there is a good faith reason to block GOP poll watchers, or are we just supposed to ignore how highly suspicious that seems?" reads one of the tweets retweeted by Trump.
Biden’s Lead In Georgia And Appeal For Recount
With the addition of 7,248 votes, Joe Biden has had an increase of over 60% in lead against Donald Trump. This is being seen as a significant development as the lead overall has gotten to 0.1% whereas 0.5% or less is needed to have a recount.
With the addition of 7,248 votes, Joe Biden has had an increase of over 60% in lead against Donald Trump. This is being seen as a significant development as the lead overall has gotten to 0.1% whereas 0.5% or less is needed to have a recount.
Trump & His Supporters To Begin “Count ‘Legal’ Votes” Chant
As per latest reports, Donald Trump will continue his uncorroborated rant over what he considers to be a rigged election with mail-in ballots being used illegally. He and his supporters will reportedly soon be carrying out the chant of “Count all legal votes” to accuse the democratic party of indulging in voter fraud as according to them, fake votes are being registered in favour of Biden.
As per latest reports, Donald Trump will continue his uncorroborated rant over what he considers to be a rigged election with mail-in ballots being used illegally. He and his supporters will reportedly soon be carrying out the chant of “Count all legal votes” to accuse the democratic party of indulging in voter fraud as according to them, fake votes are being registered in favour of Biden.
Former White House Press secretary Robert Gibbs tweeted the numbers for the day - the status of Joe Biden's lead over Donald Trump in the US Election 2020.
Former White House Press secretary Robert Gibbs tweeted the numbers for the day - the status of Joe Biden's lead over Donald Trump in the US Election 2020.
Biden's Transition Team At Work
While Joe Biden is yet to become the ‘President-Elect’, his transition team is getting to work. Longtime Biden aide Ted Kaufman is leading the team to ensure the former vice president can begin his presidency with a smooth transition while key states continue with counting the outstanding votes to paint a clear picture of the next US president.
While Joe Biden is yet to become the ‘President-Elect’, his transition team is getting to work. Longtime Biden aide Ted Kaufman is leading the team to ensure the former vice president can begin his presidency with a smooth transition while key states continue with counting the outstanding votes to paint a clear picture of the next US president.
Trump Vs Biden Address: Meanwhile, political analysts and experts are comparing Biden's media address with that of Trump that happened the previous day. While Donald Trump had questioned the process of polling and vote count as he loses ground in the election. Biden had a much more hopeful message to give to Americans as he wished for a better future for America under his presidency.
Outstanding Vote Count In Alleghany & Philadelphia
As per reports, Philadelphia county has approximately 38,000 ballots pending for count while 15,000 to 20,000 are the provisional ballots and in Alleghany, there are 35,000 votes yet to be counted including mail-in and provisional ballots.
As per reports, Philadelphia county has approximately 38,000 ballots pending for count while 15,000 to 20,000 are the provisional ballots and in Alleghany, there are 35,000 votes yet to be counted including mail-in and provisional ballots.
Outstanding Vote Count In Alleghany & Philadelphia
As per reports, Philadelphia county has approximately 38,000 ballots pending for count while 15,000 to 20,000 are the provisional ballots and in Alleghany, there are 35,000 votes yet to be counted including mail-in and provisional ballots.
As per reports, Philadelphia county has approximately 38,000 ballots pending for count while 15,000 to 20,000 are the provisional ballots and in Alleghany, there are 35,000 votes yet to be counted including mail-in and provisional ballots.
Status Of Vote Count In Pennsylvania
According to the Pennsylvania secretary of state’s website, there were about 89,000 more mail ballots to count. Many were from Allegheny County, a largely Democratic area. So the close margin between Donald Trump and Joe Biden with a considerable amount of votes outstanding is what has caused the delay in declaring the victory of either party in the state.
According to the Pennsylvania secretary of state’s website, there were about 89,000 more mail ballots to count. Many were from Allegheny County, a largely Democratic area. So the close margin between Donald Trump and Joe Biden with a considerable amount of votes outstanding is what has caused the delay in declaring the victory of either party in the state.
Why Nevada Vote Count Is Taking Long
Government officials in Nevada have stated that they are prioritising accuracy over speed at a time when there is record-breaking influx of mail-in ballots under extended deadlines which is taking more time. “We told everyone early on that results would take at least 10 days,” Secretary of State spokeswoman Jennifer A. Russell said in an email.
Government officials in Nevada have stated that they are prioritising accuracy over speed at a time when there is record-breaking influx of mail-in ballots under extended deadlines which is taking more time. “We told everyone early on that results would take at least 10 days,” Secretary of State spokeswoman Jennifer A. Russell said in an email.
Joe Biden Speech Highlights: “I will work as hard for those who voted against me as those who voted for me. That’s the job, it’s called the duty of care for all Americans. We have serious problems to deal with.. we don’t have any more time to waste on partisan warfare”.
Joe Biden Speech Highlights: In an indirect reference to Donald Trump, he said “We may be opponents but we are not enemies. We’re Americans. No matter who you voted for, I am certain of one thing… at least we can agree to be civil with one another. Let's put this anger and the demonization behind us”.
Joe Biden Speech Highlights: “In America, we hold strong views, we have strong disagreements and that’s okay. Strong disagreements are inevitable in a democracy. Strong disagreements are healthy. They are a sign of vigorous debate, of deeply held views.
We have to remember the purpose of our politics is not a total unrelenting unending warfare. No, the purpose of our politics, work of the nation is not to fan the flames of conflict but to solve problems. To guarantee justice. To give everybody a fair shot, to improve the lives of the people”.
We have to remember the purpose of our politics is not a total unrelenting unending warfare. No, the purpose of our politics, work of the nation is not to fan the flames of conflict but to solve problems. To guarantee justice. To give everybody a fair shot, to improve the lives of the people”.
Joe Biden Speech Highlights: “Democracy works. Your vote will be counted. I don’t care how hard people try to stop it, I will not let it happen. People will be heard,” the democratic presidential candidate said hitting at the voices following Donald Trump asking for mail-in ballot to not be counted.
Joe Biden Speech Highlights:“We have gotten over 74 million votes. That’s more than any presidential ticket has ever got in the history of the United States of America and our vote total is still growing. We are beating Donald Trump by over 4 million votes. That’s a margin still growing as well”.
Joe Biden Speech Highlights: “24 hours (ago) we were behind in Georgia and now we are ahead, we are going to win that state. 24 hours ago we were behind in Pennsylvania and we are going to win Pennsylvania. Now we are ahead, we are winning Arizona, we are winning Nevada in fact our lead just doubled in Nevada”.
Joe Biden began his address by saying "We don’t have a final declaration of victory yet, but the numbers tell us it’s clear. Tell us a clear and convincing story. We are going to win this race".
Meanwhile, President Trump's Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows has tested positive for Coronavirus disease.
He was an active part of the campaign and has met several delegates in the course.
He was an active part of the campaign and has met several delegates in the course.
Joe Biden talks about getting 74 million votes indicating a clear mandate. He also addressed the demands of stopping vote count by saying "I will not let that happen".
Reiterating the call of "every vote counts".
Reiterating the call of "every vote counts".
"This is the United States of America. There is nothing we have been able to accomplish, nothing we have been able to do," Joe Biden at media address.
"It is time for us a nation to come together and heal. I will work hard for the people who voted against me and those who voted for me. That is the job," Joe Biden at media address.
"Purpose of our politics is not to fan conflict but to give justice and improve the lives of people," Joe Biden at media address.
Joe Biden's Media Address
Joe Biden addresses the media accompanied by the vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris who is going to be in silent support as his running mate.
Joe Biden addresses the media accompanied by the vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris who is going to be in silent support as his running mate.
Meanwhile, Biden's lead over Trump has grown with 27,130 votes after a new set from Allegheny County were counted.
124,500 Ballots Yet To Be Counted In Nevada
According to the secretary of state's office, there are 124,500 outstanding ballots in Nevada. The se includes 58,000 mail ballots and 66,500 voter registration ballots that are yet to be counted: 90% of them are in Clark County.
Another tweet by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump questioning the vote count that has put his poll rival Joe Biden in the lead.
Another tweet by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump questioning the vote count that has put his poll rival Joe Biden in the lead.
Another tweet by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump questioning the vote count that has put his poll rival Joe Biden in the lead.
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden will reportedly be addressing the media shortly.
By Friday evening, Biden had a lead of over 19,500 votes out of more than 6.5 million ballots cast. That's an edge of about 0.29%. State law dictates that a recount must be held if the margin between the two candidates is less than 0.5%
By Friday evening, Biden had a lead of over 19,500 votes out of more than 6.5 million ballots cast. That's an edge of about 0.29%. State law dictates that a recount must be held if the margin between the two candidates is less than 0.5%
Trump Reportedly Unhappy With Legal Team
As per a report by CNN, President Donald Trump's strategy to legally challenge the election results is not getting the kind of response or involvement that it should according to the Republican nominee. While Joe Biden's lead grows more recently in states like Pennsylvania, Trump has been questioning his legal team while stating his disbelief over their ability to defend him in the courts. He is reportedly asking for his team to find better lawyers, according to one person who has spoken to him.
As per a report by CNN, President Donald Trump's strategy to legally challenge the election results is not getting the kind of response or involvement that it should according to the Republican nominee. While Joe Biden's lead grows more recently in states like Pennsylvania, Trump has been questioning his legal team while stating his disbelief over their ability to defend him in the courts. He is reportedly asking for his team to find better lawyers, according to one person who has spoken to him.
After getting lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia, Democratic candidate Joe Biden has virtually won the US Presidential election. US President Donald Trump is nor ready to accept defeat, insisting that the elections are rigged and he will take the matter to apex court. However, Trump's chances of winning the US Elections 2020 continue to falter after his lawsuits in Georgia and Michigan were dismissed.
AN official told AFP that Democratic candidate Joe Biden will deliver an address to the nation Friday evening. Biden, who is now leading in Pennsylvania and Georgia, will reportedly speak from his home city of Wilmington, Delaware.
Joe Biden is edging closer to a win. The outcome of election depends on Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Biden has take a narrow lead over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Former Governor Mitt Romney has slammed Donald Trump for his allegations of voter fraud in US Elections.
Former Governor Mitt Romney has slammed Donald Trump for his allegations of voter fraud in US Elections.
Joe Biden is edging closer to a win. The outcome of election depends on Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Biden has take a narrow lead over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Former Governor Mitt Romney has slammed Donald Trump for his allegations of voter fraud in US Elections.
Former Governor Mitt Romney has slammed Donald Trump for his allegations of voter fraud in US Elections.
Trump cannot find a route to 270 electoral votes without Georgia and Pennsylvania, so his chances of securing reelection will hinge on developments in the two key battleground states.
The US state of Georgia on Friday announced that it will recount votes from the election in which Joe Biden has eked out a razor-thin lead over President Donald Trump. "With a margin that small, there will be a recount in Georgia," Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told reporters in Atlanta.
Donald Trump does not have plans to immediately concede the election to Joe Biden after his Democratic rival pulled ahead in key states that could deliver him enough electoral votes to win the race for the White House, a senior aide of the president was quoted as saying by a media report on Friday.
Twitter flags Trump's tweets due to lack of evidence
Trump fired off several tweets in the early morning hours on Friday, and repeated some of the complaints he aired earlier at the White House. “I easily WIN the Presidency of the United States with LEGAL VOTES CAST,” he said on Twitter, without offering any evidence that any illegal votes have been cast.
Twitter flagged the post as possibly misleading, something it has done to numerous posts by Trump since Election Day.
Trump fired off several tweets in the early morning hours on Friday, and repeated some of the complaints he aired earlier at the White House. “I easily WIN the Presidency of the United States with LEGAL VOTES CAST,” he said on Twitter, without offering any evidence that any illegal votes have been cast.
Twitter flagged the post as possibly misleading, something it has done to numerous posts by Trump since Election Day.
US Election Result Update | In Pennsylvania, Biden took over Trump with a narrow lead of 5,587 votes. This is significant given that Trump was leading in the swing state till Wednesday night with more than 700,00 votes.
In Georgia, after the latest round of counting results, Biden edged past Trump with a slender lead of 1096 votes, a remarkable development for the former vice president who until Wednesday night was trailing his Republican rival by more than 50,000 votes.
Current trends:
i. Georgia: Biden is leading by 1,097 votes
ii. Pennsylvania: Biden is leading by 5,587 votes
iii. Nevada: Biden leading by 11,438
iv. Arizona: Biden leading by 47,052
i. Georgia: Biden is leading by 1,097 votes
ii. Pennsylvania: Biden is leading by 5,587 votes
iii. Nevada: Biden leading by 11,438
iv. Arizona: Biden leading by 47,052
BREAKING | Decision Desk HQ projects that Jeo Biden has won Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral college votes for a total of 273. It also tweeted that Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States of America.
Joe Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania
Joe Biden has overtaken Donald Trump in all important Pennsylvania at 9 am EST. Biden now leads by 5,587 votes with ballots still being counted.
Pennsylvania had just two ways to vote: Mail or in person. There was no in-person early voting possible here. So, it figures that votes getting counted on Friday are skewing blue and adding more to Biden's total rather than Trump's tally.
Joe Biden has overtaken Donald Trump in all important Pennsylvania at 9 am EST. Biden now leads by 5,587 votes with ballots still being counted.
Pennsylvania had just two ways to vote: Mail or in person. There was no in-person early voting possible here. So, it figures that votes getting counted on Friday are skewing blue and adding more to Biden's total rather than Trump's tally.
If Joe Biden wins Pennsylvania, he wins the White House. For Donald Trump, the state is a must-win for any chance to stay in the game. That trend is being powered by Philadelphia, the state's biggest city. Biden is winning big in Philadelphia. In this city alone, there are about 54,000 mail ballots that are still being counted at around 8 a.m. EST.
By 6.15 a.m. on Friday, November 6, Joe Biden pulled ahead of Donald Trump by just over 1,000 votes in Georgia, which puts 16 electoral votes into the winner's column. At least 99 per cent of the votes are in.
As of now, states including Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina and Alaska. No clear presidential winner yet as ballots continue to be counted. The Trump campaign has filed at least six lawsuits in battleground states since Election Day, according to Bloomberg.
US Election Resul: All eyes on Pennsylvania
Two days after America voted, all eyes are on Pennsylvania again, which delivers 20 electoral votes to the winner. If Biden wins this, then we can say he has won the election. If Trump wins the state and wins nearly every other state thats still left to be called, then we have a sensational comeback on our hands.
Biden leads Trump 253-214.
Biden is projecting confidence, the campaign even has a stage ready in Wilmington, Delaware and microphones are being tested -- sending out strong visual cues for a big announcement tonight.
Two days after America voted, all eyes are on Pennsylvania again, which delivers 20 electoral votes to the winner. If Biden wins this, then we can say he has won the election. If Trump wins the state and wins nearly every other state thats still left to be called, then we have a sensational comeback on our hands.
Biden leads Trump 253-214.
Biden is projecting confidence, the campaign even has a stage ready in Wilmington, Delaware and microphones are being tested -- sending out strong visual cues for a big announcement tonight.
Trump absolutely needs Georgia to claw back from his 214 electoral votes and get to 270. Biden's expanding lead here is the latest hurdle in Trump's very narrow path to re-election.
Joe Biden pulls ahead of Trump in Republicans' stronghold Georgia
At 4.30 am, on Friday morning, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pulled ahead of President Donald Trump with the slimmest of leads in Georgia, which puts 16 electoral votes into the winner's column. At least 99 per cent of the votes are in.
It was 28 years ago when a Democratic candidate won Republican stronghold Georgia. That was Bill Clinton in 1992.
After the latest votes came in, Biden inched ahead by 917 votes. If Biden does go on to win Georgia, his electoral vote count will be perched at 269, one short of the magic number 270 to win the White House.
At 4.30 am, on Friday morning, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pulled ahead of President Donald Trump with the slimmest of leads in Georgia, which puts 16 electoral votes into the winner's column. At least 99 per cent of the votes are in.
It was 28 years ago when a Democratic candidate won Republican stronghold Georgia. That was Bill Clinton in 1992.
After the latest votes came in, Biden inched ahead by 917 votes. If Biden does go on to win Georgia, his electoral vote count will be perched at 269, one short of the magic number 270 to win the White House.
Joe Biden pulls ahead of Trump in Republicans' stronghold Georgia
At 4.30 am, on Friday morning, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pulled ahead of President Donald Trump with the slimmest of leads in Georgia, which puts 16 electoral votes into the winner's column. At least 99 per cent of the votes are in.
It was 28 years ago when a Democratic candidate won Republican stronghold Georgia. That was Bill Clinton in 1992.
After the latest votes came in, Biden inched ahead by 917 votes. If Biden does go on to win Georgia, his electoral vote count will be perched at 269, one short of the magic number 270 to win the White House.
At 4.30 am, on Friday morning, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pulled ahead of President Donald Trump with the slimmest of leads in Georgia, which puts 16 electoral votes into the winner's column. At least 99 per cent of the votes are in.
It was 28 years ago when a Democratic candidate won Republican stronghold Georgia. That was Bill Clinton in 1992.
After the latest votes came in, Biden inched ahead by 917 votes. If Biden does go on to win Georgia, his electoral vote count will be perched at 269, one short of the magic number 270 to win the White House.
The Secret Service Will be Sending Officers to Increase Protection for Biden
The Secret Service is dispatching officers to tighten protection for Joe Biden, The Washington Post reports. “The Secret Service is sending reinforcements to Wilmington, Del., starting Friday to help protect former vice president Joe Biden as his campaign prepares for the possibility he may soon claim victory in his bid for the White House."
The Secret Service is dispatching officers to tighten protection for Joe Biden, The Washington Post reports. “The Secret Service is sending reinforcements to Wilmington, Del., starting Friday to help protect former vice president Joe Biden as his campaign prepares for the possibility he may soon claim victory in his bid for the White House."
No Additional Ballot Count Updates Expected from Georgia's Secretary of State Tonight
Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s press secretary Ari Schaffer told CNN that he will not give another update again tonight. According to the latest update, the state still had 14,097 votes left to be tallied. At the moment, President Trump is leading Biden by just 1,805 votes.
Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s press secretary Ari Schaffer told CNN that he will not give another update again tonight. According to the latest update, the state still had 14,097 votes left to be tallied. At the moment, President Trump is leading Biden by just 1,805 votes.
Joe Biden still comfortably ahead with 264 electoral votes
As per latest trends, Democrat contender Joe Biden is still ahead with 264 electoral votes, while President Donald Trump is stuck at 214. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency in the United States of America.
As per latest trends, Democrat contender Joe Biden is still ahead with 264 electoral votes, while President Donald Trump is stuck at 214. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency in the United States of America.
Trump Jr slams Nikki Haley for 'sitting on the sidelines' on prez's vote-counting fraud
In an apparent attack on popular Indian-American Republican politician Nikki Haley, Donald Trump Jr has accused that "2024 GOP hopefuls" are "sitting on the sidelines" and not speaking out against the "fraud" in the counting of votes as claimed by his father and US President Donald Trump.
In an apparent attack on popular Indian-American Republican politician Nikki Haley, Donald Trump Jr has accused that "2024 GOP hopefuls" are "sitting on the sidelines" and not speaking out against the "fraud" in the counting of votes as claimed by his father and US President Donald Trump.
Alleged plot to attack Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia
Police in Philadelphia are on high alert after they were tipped off about an alleged family that’s driving up from Virginia to unleash an attack at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia while the counting of votes are currently underway. According to local media Action News, a man has been taken into custody, and cops have recovered a weapon and recovered the Hummer vehicle they were tipped off about. No injuries have been reported so far.
Police in Philadelphia are on high alert after they were tipped off about an alleged family that’s driving up from Virginia to unleash an attack at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia while the counting of votes are currently underway. According to local media Action News, a man has been taken into custody, and cops have recovered a weapon and recovered the Hummer vehicle they were tipped off about. No injuries have been reported so far.
All Mail-in Ballots in Clayton County Will be Counted Tonight: All residual 4,200 uncounted mail-in votes and provisional ballots cast in Clayton County in Georgia will in most likelihood be released by midnight, the director of the county's board of elections, Shauna Dozier, told CNN.
Biden Can Become President With One More State Plus Arizona, Trump Must Win Three
The US presidential election result remains in the balance as a handful of battleground states complete their vote counts. Democrat Joe Biden has racked up at least 264 of the 270 electoral votes that he needs, according to US network projections.
The US presidential election result remains in the balance as a handful of battleground states complete their vote counts. Democrat Joe Biden has racked up at least 264 of the 270 electoral votes that he needs, according to US network projections.
US Networks Cut Away from Trump's White House Address as He Lets Loose on Integrity of Election
ABC, CBS and NBC all cut away from President Donald Trump on Thursday as he spoke from the White House to make an unfounded accusation that the presidential election was being stolen from him.
ABC, CBS and NBC all cut away from President Donald Trump on Thursday as he spoke from the White House to make an unfounded accusation that the presidential election was being stolen from him.
According to a report by CNN, Georgia has 16,000 votes yet to be counted and leads are changing in favour of Biden. Biden's wins in Michigan and Wisconsin have proven to be key victories and now, all eyes are on Georgia and Pennsylvania where Biden is closing in on Trump.
According to a report by CNN, Georgia has 16,000 votes yet to be counted and leads are changing in favour of Biden. Biden's wins in Michigan and Wisconsin have proven to be key victories and now, all eyes are on Georgia and Pennsylvania where Biden is closing in on Trump.
Kamala Harris vows to fight back Donald Trump’s attempts to ‘invalidate’ votes
Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris tore into US President Donald Trump over his attempts to stop the counting of votes in states that he is losing and calling the outcome as “fraudulent”. “Over 100 million Americans voted before Election Day with a belief in our electoral process—trusting that their ballots would count. Now, Trump is trying to invalidate these ballots, and we need to fight back,” she said.
Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris tore into US President Donald Trump over his attempts to stop the counting of votes in states that he is losing and calling the outcome as “fraudulent”. “Over 100 million Americans voted before Election Day with a belief in our electoral process—trusting that their ballots would count. Now, Trump is trying to invalidate these ballots, and we need to fight back,” she said.
Seventeen electoral votes stand between Joe Biden/Kamala Harris and the White House. Or six electoral votes, depending on which version of the numbers you're following. Either way, the Biden-Harris ticket believes it is on the brink of defeating Donald Trump and smashing through the 270 barrier to win the White House.
Two news media organisations have called Arizona for Joe Biden, the rest of them haven't and the Donald Trump campaign has jumped right in, protesting the early call there when 450,000 votes remain to be counted. The state has a long political history of voting Republican.
Trump's voter fraud claims 'baseless allegations': OSCE
A team of international observers has described US President Donald Trump's claims of voter fraud as "baseless allegations", asserting that such remarks harm public trust in democratic institutions.
The observers from the Organization for Security and co-operation in Europe (OSCE), of which the United States is a member, said in a preliminary report on Wednesday that the November 3 general elections were competitive and well managed despite legal uncertainties and logistical challenges.
A team of international observers has described US President Donald Trump's claims of voter fraud as "baseless allegations", asserting that such remarks harm public trust in democratic institutions.
The observers from the Organization for Security and co-operation in Europe (OSCE), of which the United States is a member, said in a preliminary report on Wednesday that the November 3 general elections were competitive and well managed despite legal uncertainties and logistical challenges.
The counts for the complaint are that Michigan absent voter counting boards, under the authority of Secretary Benson, are not complying with the statute. These boards are being conducted without inspectors from each party being present.
Trump moves Michigan court to stop vote count
US President Donald Trump has filed a complaint petition in the Court of Claims in Michigan State in the United State seeking a mandate from the court to Secretary Jocelyn Benson to order all counting and processing of absentee votes cease immediately.
The complaint filed by President Trump reviewed by IANS seeks immediate declaratory and injunctive relief.
The prayer of relief moved by Michigan citizens has asked the Court to order a "speedy hearing" of this action and "advance it on the calenda
US President Donald Trump has filed a complaint petition in the Court of Claims in Michigan State in the United State seeking a mandate from the court to Secretary Jocelyn Benson to order all counting and processing of absentee votes cease immediately.
The complaint filed by President Trump reviewed by IANS seeks immediate declaratory and injunctive relief.
The prayer of relief moved by Michigan citizens has asked the Court to order a "speedy hearing" of this action and "advance it on the calenda
As of Wednesday night, Biden had 264 electoral college votes, six short of the 270 needed to become President, and Trump had only 214, according to media tally. The only way Trump can get re-elected is by capturing 54 of the remaining 60 votes.
To contrast his style from Trump's, Biden declared victory on Wednesday but with a caveat to seem he wasn't. "I'm not here to declare that we've won, but I am here to report that when the count is finished, we believe we will be the winners," he said.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, edging closer to electoral votes needed to win, has declared that he was ready to "govern as an American President", while incumbent President Donald Trump has gone to the courts in a bid to stop his rival.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khameini mocked the disarray over the US Election 2020 results, saying that the vote has exposed the reality of US democracy.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khameini mocked the disarray over the US Election 2020 results, saying that the vote has exposed the reality of US democracy.
US House Sees Largest Group Of Openly LGBTQ Candidates Elected (ians)
Washington: The Democratic-led US House of Representatives witnessed the largest and most diverse group of openly LGBTQ candidates being elected and re-election to Congress in the recently concluded election.
In a statement on Wednesday, the the LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization that works to increase the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials in government, confirmed that nine candidates of the community have won, reports The Hill news website.br>
Of the nine, seven are in the House and two in the Senate, it added.
According to the group, New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres became the first openly gay African-African men to win an election to Congress.
Washington: The Democratic-led US House of Representatives witnessed the largest and most diverse group of openly LGBTQ candidates being elected and re-election to Congress in the recently concluded election.
In a statement on Wednesday, the the LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization that works to increase the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials in government, confirmed that nine candidates of the community have won, reports The Hill news website.br>
Of the nine, seven are in the House and two in the Senate, it added.
According to the group, New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres became the first openly gay African-African men to win an election to Congress.
Amid the confusion and sense of disarray over the US elections 2020 results, Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden writes "Donald Trump does not decide the outcome of this election and nor do I. The American people decide. That’s why we’ve launched the Biden Fight Fund — to ensure every vote is counted".
Amid the confusion and sense of disarray over the US elections 2020 results, Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden writes "Donald Trump does not decide the outcome of this election and nor do I. The American people decide. That’s why we’ve launched the Biden Fight Fund — to ensure every vote is counted".
Biden Vs Trump In Key States
As per CNN, here’s how Trump and Biden are doing in these key states:
Nevada – Biden leading by 7,647 votes
Arizona - Biden leading by 68,390 votes
Georgia- Trump leading by 23,009 votes
Pennsylvania - Trump leading by 1,64,414 votes
North Carolina - Trump leading by 76,737 votes
Alaska - Trump leading by 51, 382 votes
As per CNN, here’s how Trump and Biden are doing in these key states:
Nevada – Biden leading by 7,647 votes
Arizona - Biden leading by 68,390 votes
Georgia- Trump leading by 23,009 votes
Pennsylvania - Trump leading by 1,64,414 votes
North Carolina - Trump leading by 76,737 votes
Alaska - Trump leading by 51, 382 votes
As US officially leaves Paris pact, UN body, nations say 'actions unstoppable'
The day the US -- the second-largest emitter after China -- legally left the Paris Agreement aimed to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change, the UN Climate Change, nations and non-profit organizations said they must ensure the international treaty is implemented in full with all US stakeholders and partners around the world.
The day the US -- the second-largest emitter after China -- legally left the Paris Agreement aimed to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change, the UN Climate Change, nations and non-profit organizations said they must ensure the international treaty is implemented in full with all US stakeholders and partners around the world.
Trump backers converge on vote centers in Michigan, Arizona
As per a report in Associated Press report, dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states, while thousands of anti-Trump protesters demanding a complete tally of the ballots in the still-undecided election took to the streets in cities across the U.S.
As per a report in Associated Press report, dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states, while thousands of anti-Trump protesters demanding a complete tally of the ballots in the still-undecided election took to the streets in cities across the U.S.
WEF shares map explaining US' voting pattern over the years
US Elections LIVE: Police arrests over 50
Police arrested 10 people in Portland and 50 in New York as activists rallied in several U.S. cities demanding that Election 2020 vote counts proceed unimpeded: Reuters
Police arrested 10 people in Portland and 50 in New York as activists rallied in several U.S. cities demanding that Election 2020 vote counts proceed unimpeded: Reuters
US Elections LIVE : Update from Nevada
Nevada, which accounts for 6 electoral votes is all that Biden would need to the finish off the presidential race. Biden is six EVs short of the magic figure and is leading in Nevada. Nevada win would be crucial for Biden's overall victory.
With 49.3% votes Biden is leading, while Trump is trailing at 48.7% with a very thin margin.
Nevada, which accounts for 6 electoral votes is all that Biden would need to the finish off the presidential race. Biden is six EVs short of the magic figure and is leading in Nevada. Nevada win would be crucial for Biden's overall victory.
With 49.3% votes Biden is leading, while Trump is trailing at 48.7% with a very thin margin.
US Elections LIVE :
New York police detained at least a dozen people following protests over US Elections vote count
New York police detained at least a dozen people following protests over US Elections vote count
US Elelctions LIVE Now TikTok removes Republicans' videos claiming election fraud
Chinese short-video making app has joined the ongoing social media war with US President Trump who is declaring premature victories, saying it has pulled down videos spreading election misinformation from two Republican-supporting accounts -- The Republican Hype House and The Republican Boys.
The videos by Republican Hype House and the Republican Boys were spreading false claims about "election fraud" as the vote counting was still underway.
"These videos have been removed for violating our policies on misleading information," TikTok said in a tweet on Thursday.
Chinese short-video making app has joined the ongoing social media war with US President Trump who is declaring premature victories, saying it has pulled down videos spreading election misinformation from two Republican-supporting accounts -- The Republican Hype House and The Republican Boys.
The videos by Republican Hype House and the Republican Boys were spreading false claims about "election fraud" as the vote counting was still underway.
"These videos have been removed for violating our policies on misleading information," TikTok said in a tweet on Thursday.
US Elections LIVE: Trump takes lead in Michigan As Per Official Website, Reports Say Biden Is Leading
In a twist in the key state of Michigan, Donald Trump has taken a lead. Earlier, Biden was leading in Michigan.
The Trump re-election campaign filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, casting a wide net to contest battleground states as he trails Biden.
In a twist in the key state of Michigan, Donald Trump has taken a lead. Earlier, Biden was leading in Michigan.
The Trump re-election campaign filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, casting a wide net to contest battleground states as he trails Biden.
Every legal vote should be counted: Washington Governor
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee has said that every legal vote, which were cast during the US presidential election earlier this week, should be counted.
"There was always a possibility we wouldn't know who would win the presidency on election night," Xinhua news agency quoted Inslee as saying in a statement on Wednesday.
"More Americans this year have voted early and by mail than ever before due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Those votes were legal, duly-cast and must be counted, even if it takes some time.
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee has said that every legal vote, which were cast during the US presidential election earlier this week, should be counted.
"There was always a possibility we wouldn't know who would win the presidency on election night," Xinhua news agency quoted Inslee as saying in a statement on Wednesday.
"More Americans this year have voted early and by mail than ever before due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Those votes were legal, duly-cast and must be counted, even if it takes some time.
US Election Results LIVE : Biden, Kamala Gear For Long Legal Battle
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris said: "No matter what Trump says, we must count every single vote. Donate to the Biden Fight Fund today to ensure we have the resources we need to fight to ensure this process remains fair."
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris said: "No matter what Trump says, we must count every single vote. Donate to the Biden Fight Fund today to ensure we have the resources we need to fight to ensure this process remains fair."
Biden looks all set to join office! check out his latest tweet:
While President Donald Trump wants the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a presidential race that is still too close to call, it may not be the final arbiter in this election, news agency Reuters quoted legal experts as saying.
As per reports, even if Donald Trump wins North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, he would only reach 268 electoral votes. The incumbent US president would need the Nevada at any cost to have any hopes to retain the presidency.
On the other hand, Biden who has a narrow lead of over 8,000 votes in Nevada just needs that one state to become a president.
On the other hand, Biden who has a narrow lead of over 8,000 votes in Nevada just needs that one state to become a president.
Biden Even Ahead At Nevada
Nevada looks like to be a tough battleground between Donald Trump and Joe Biden with the former Vice President having a slight edge over the US President. Both Trump and Biden remain hopeful as votes continue to be counted.
According to AP, at 5.00 am IST, Biden stood ahead of Trump with 5,88,252 votes in the state while the President was close enough with 5,80,605.
Nevada looks like to be a tough battleground between Donald Trump and Joe Biden with the former Vice President having a slight edge over the US President. Both Trump and Biden remain hopeful as votes continue to be counted.
According to AP, at 5.00 am IST, Biden stood ahead of Trump with 5,88,252 votes in the state while the President was close enough with 5,80,605.
Winning enough states to reach 270 electoral votes: Joe Biden
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Wednesday said he is winning enough states to reach the magic number of 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidency.
Biden's remarks, in which he described this as a victory for American people, democracy and America, came after major media networks projected him as the winner in the two major battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan, bringing him steps closer to presidency.
"But this will not be my victory alone or our victory alone. It will be a victory for us the American people, for our democracy, for America. And there will be no blue states and red states when we win, just the United States of America. God bless you all and may god protect our troops," Biden said in his address in his home state of Delaware.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Wednesday said he is winning enough states to reach the magic number of 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidency.
Biden's remarks, in which he described this as a victory for American people, democracy and America, came after major media networks projected him as the winner in the two major battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan, bringing him steps closer to presidency.
"But this will not be my victory alone or our victory alone. It will be a victory for us the American people, for our democracy, for America. And there will be no blue states and red states when we win, just the United States of America. God bless you all and may god protect our troops," Biden said in his address in his home state of Delaware.
According to The New York Times projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes as against the 214 won by Trump. Politico gave Biden 264 electoral college votes as against Trump's 214. The Trump campaign has challenged the counting of votes in Michigan and Wisconsin in court.
The Associated Press has declared Joe Biden to be the winner of Michigan and its 16 electoral votes, flipping another “blue wall” state away from Donald Trump.
Biden wins most votes of any presidential candidate in history
As per records, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has won the most votes out of any candidate in history of US Presidential Elections.
Former President Obama previously held the record for most votes cast for a presidential candidate in 2008, garnering over 69.4 million votes at the time.
As per records, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has won the most votes out of any candidate in history of US Presidential Elections.
Former President Obama previously held the record for most votes cast for a presidential candidate in 2008, garnering over 69.4 million votes at the time.
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election hung in the balance on Wednesday as nine states continued to count ballots, including some of the most competitive battleground states where the tally could take days to complete.
I will govern as an American president: Biden stakes claim to White House
Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden has staked his claim to the US presidency claiming that he has the electoral college votes for a victory, declaring, "We the people will not surrender."
At last count, Biden is at 253 and Trump at 214.
"I will govern as an American president," Biden said adding that there will be no red states and blue states when we win. Just the United States of America."
Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden has staked his claim to the US presidency claiming that he has the electoral college votes for a victory, declaring, "We the people will not surrender."
At last count, Biden is at 253 and Trump at 214.
"I will govern as an American president," Biden said adding that there will be no red states and blue states when we win. Just the United States of America."
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden removes his mask before speaking at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware. (Image: AFP)
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden removes his mask before speaking at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware. (Image: AFP)
Biden wins Wisconsin, a key battleground state
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden inched closer to the White House on Wednesday by winning the key battleground state of Wisconsin.
The campaign of President Donald Trump has sought a recounting of votes in Wisconsin, which has 10 electoral college votes. A candidate needs to win at least 270 of the 538 electoral college votes to be declared the winner.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden inched closer to the White House on Wednesday by winning the key battleground state of Wisconsin.
The campaign of President Donald Trump has sought a recounting of votes in Wisconsin, which has 10 electoral college votes. A candidate needs to win at least 270 of the 538 electoral college votes to be declared the winner.
After a long night of counting, it's clear that we're winning enough states to reach 270 electoral votes needed to win presidency. I'm not here to declare that we won but I'm here to report when counting is finished, we believe we'll be winners: US Democratic presidential nominee: Joe Biden
Yesterday once again proved that democracy is the heartbeat of this nation, just as it has been its heartbeat for two centuries. Even in the face of pandemic, more Americans voted this election than ever before in American history: US Democratic presidential nominee: Joe Biden
Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden's cavalcade in on its way to the Chase Center in Wilmington, where he’s expected to speak on the state of play, which his campaign is very optimistic about, tweets Bloomberg's reporter Jennifer Epstein.
There is no clear presidential winner in the swing state, which has 16 electoral votes, according to Edison Research. Republican Trump’s opponent, Biden, has a razor-thin margin in Michigan, where 92 per cent of the expected vote is in.
Trump campaign sues to stop ballot count in Michigan
The campaign of President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in Michigan to stop the counting of ballots in the presidential election, news agency Retuters reported.
“We have filed suit today in the Michigan Court of Claims to halt counting until meaningful access has been granted. We also demand to review those ballots which were opened and counted while we did not have meaningful access,” the campaign said in a statement.
The campaign of President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in Michigan to stop the counting of ballots in the presidential election, news agency Retuters reported.
“We have filed suit today in the Michigan Court of Claims to halt counting until meaningful access has been granted. We also demand to review those ballots which were opened and counted while we did not have meaningful access,” the campaign said in a statement.
In Wisconsin, if a race is within 1 percentage point, the candidate who is behind can ask for a recount. Trump's campaign manager Bill Stepien said in a statement: "The President is well within the threshold to request a recount and we will immediately do so."
JUST IN | According to Edison Research, Donald Trump is projected to win in Maine's second Congressional district with just 1 electoral vote.
Closer than predicted US Presidential contest leaves markets uncertain
Currency and equity markets remained volatile as the US Presidential race was closer than predicted, leaving the result in doubt for days.
Gaurang Somaiya, Forex and Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said: "After opening lower, the rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar, but the volatility within the range remained high. Market participants are cautious as early results suggest that the US Presidential election proved far closer than polls had predicted potentially leaving the outcome in doubt for days or weeks.
Currency and equity markets remained volatile as the US Presidential race was closer than predicted, leaving the result in doubt for days.
Gaurang Somaiya, Forex and Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said: "After opening lower, the rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar, but the volatility within the range remained high. Market participants are cautious as early results suggest that the US Presidential election proved far closer than polls had predicted potentially leaving the outcome in doubt for days or weeks.
Longstanding partisan divides have defined the past four years, explaining why roughly three-quarters of voters said they've known all along who they were supporting in this election. VoteCast shows stark differences between Trump and Biden supporters on the virus, the economy, even on football.
Longstanding partisan divides have defined the past four years, explaining why roughly three-quarters of voters said they've known all along who they were supporting in this election. VoteCast shows stark differences between Trump and Biden supporters on the virus, the economy, even on football.
US President Donald Trump's campaign plans to "immediately" request a recount in the battleground state of Wisconsin, where the race remains on razor's edge.
The state is high stakes for both the Trump and Joe Biden camps. It's one of the three states Trump flipped in 2016 with a less than one point margin.
Taken together, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House.
The state is high stakes for both the Trump and Joe Biden camps. It's one of the three states Trump flipped in 2016 with a less than one point margin.
Taken together, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House.
Four years of partisan discord and a tumultuous election have left US voters deeply divided on everything from public health, racial justice and the economy to whether votes would be counted fairly, according to AP VoteCast, a national survey of the electorate.
Donald Trump bags Maine’s 2nd Congressional district, gaining district’s single Electoral College vote over Joe Biden. Biden won the statewide vote, AP reports.
Democrat Jahana Hayes wins reelection to US House in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, AP reports.
Trump's Lead Against Biden Narrows in Pennsylvania & Georgia
Donald Trump's lead against Joe Biden in Pennsylvania and Georgia has narrowed. Joe Biden's vote count has increased against Trump's in both states.
A new batch of votes reported in Georgia has cut Trump’s lead there to just under 90,000 votes, the New York Times reports.
Donald Trump's lead against Joe Biden in Pennsylvania and Georgia has narrowed. Joe Biden's vote count has increased against Trump's in both states.
A new batch of votes reported in Georgia has cut Trump’s lead there to just under 90,000 votes, the New York Times reports.
Trump To Ask For Recount In Wisconsin
Donald Trump's campaign has said the incumbent US President will ask for recount in Wisconsin, AFP and CNN report.
Donald Trump's campaign has said the incumbent US President will ask for recount in Wisconsin, AFP and CNN report.
Voter Turnout In US Election 2020
Voter turnout in the US Presidential Election 2020 reported to being massive by recent standards. However, it has not come close to surpassing the record of 81.8% eligible voters that voted in 1876. Republican Rutherford B. Hayes won that year, AP reports.
Voter turnout in the US Presidential Election 2020 reported to being massive by recent standards. However, it has not come close to surpassing the record of 81.8% eligible voters that voted in 1876. Republican Rutherford B. Hayes won that year, AP reports.
Democrat Ron Kind wins reelection to US House in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, AP reports.
Biden's Lead in Michigan Narrowed
In the latest update, as reported by CNN, Joe Biden's lead against Donald Trump has narrowed. Biden is currently leading Trump by 29,525 votes, a loss of around 6,000 votes from before.
In the latest update, as reported by CNN, Joe Biden's lead against Donald Trump has narrowed. Biden is currently leading Trump by 29,525 votes, a loss of around 6,000 votes from before.
Biden's Lead in Michigan Narrowed
In the latest update, as reported by CNN, Joe Biden's lead against Donald Trump has narrowed. Biden is currently leading Trump by 29,525 votes, a loss of around 6,000 votes from before.
In the latest update, as reported by CNN, Joe Biden's lead against Donald Trump has narrowed. Biden is currently leading Trump by 29,525 votes, a loss of around 6,000 votes from before.
In a fresh attack against Presidential race rival Joe Biden, Trump writes "They are finding Biden votes all over the place — in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. So bad for our Country!"
In a fresh attack against Presidential race rival Joe Biden, Trump writes "They are finding Biden votes all over the place — in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. So bad for our Country!"
At Least 2,700 Absentee Ballots To Not Be Counted In A Pennsylvania County
In a court today, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Elections Board Chief Clerk Lee Soltysiak testified that as of Sunday, 2,700 absentee ballots in the county were identified to have some problems and will probably not be counted. Some were extremely faulty ballots, with envelopes of confidentiality missing or having other problems. While the vast majority were ballots that were returned to the election board, CNN reported.
In a court today, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Elections Board Chief Clerk Lee Soltysiak testified that as of Sunday, 2,700 absentee ballots in the county were identified to have some problems and will probably not be counted. Some were extremely faulty ballots, with envelopes of confidentiality missing or having other problems. While the vast majority were ballots that were returned to the election board, CNN reported.
Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres win their congressional races in New York. They will become the first openly gay Black men to join Congress together in the U.S. House.
New York: Democrat Mondaire Jones has won election in New York City’s northern suburbs, making him among the first openly gay Black men to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. This comes soon after the election of another gay black Democrat on Tuesday. Ritchie Torres, a 32-year-old New York City Council member won in a district in the Bronx.
New York: Democrat Mondaire Jones has won election in New York City’s northern suburbs, making him among the first openly gay Black men to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. This comes soon after the election of another gay black Democrat on Tuesday. Ritchie Torres, a 32-year-old New York City Council member won in a district in the Bronx.
Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres win their congressional races in New York. They will become the first openly gay Black men to join Congress together in the U.S. House.
New York: Democrat Mondaire Jones has won election in New York City’s northern suburbs, making him among the first openly gay Black men to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. This comes soon after the election of another gay black Democrat on Tuesday. Ritchie Torres, a 32-year-old New York City Council member won in a district in the Bronx.
New York: Democrat Mondaire Jones has won election in New York City’s northern suburbs, making him among the first openly gay Black men to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. This comes soon after the election of another gay black Democrat on Tuesday. Ritchie Torres, a 32-year-old New York City Council member won in a district in the Bronx.
Joe Biden's team responding to Trump's statement for approaching US Supreme Court over Election Results said that Trump faces "embarrassing defeat" if he chooses to reach SC.
Meanwhile, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said "won't rest until every vote counted" in US elections.
Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet
US President Donald Trump's tweet raising doubts over the credibility of mail-in ballots has been flagged by Twitter.
"Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process," Twitter's alert reads.
US President Donald Trump's tweet raising doubts over the credibility of mail-in ballots has been flagged by Twitter.
"Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process," Twitter's alert reads.
Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet
US President Donald Trump's tweet raising doubts over the credibility of mail-in ballots has been flagged by Twitter.
"Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process," Twitter's alert reads.
US President Donald Trump's tweet raising doubts over the credibility of mail-in ballots has been flagged by Twitter.
"Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process," Twitter's alert reads.
Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet
US President Donald Trump's tweet raising doubts over the credibility of mail-in ballots has been flagged by Twitter.
"Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process," Twitter's alert reads.
US President Donald Trump's tweet raising doubts over the credibility of mail-in ballots has been flagged by Twitter.
"Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process," Twitter's alert reads.
Donald Trump Alleges Voting Malpractise Again
In another tweet, the Republican party candidate and incumbent US President Donald Trump has raised doubts over mail-in ballots, writes "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat-run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted".
In another tweet, the Republican party candidate and incumbent US President Donald Trump has raised doubts over mail-in ballots, writes "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat-run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted".
Donald Trump Alleges Voting Malpractise Again
In another tweet, the Republican party candidate and incumbent US President Donald Trump has raised doubts over mail-in ballots, writes "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat-run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted".
In another tweet, the Republican party candidate and incumbent US President Donald Trump has raised doubts over mail-in ballots, writes "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat-run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted".
Donald Trump Alleges Voting Malpractise Again
In another tweet, the Republican party candidate and incumbent US President Donald Trump has raised doubts over mail-in ballots, writes "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat-run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted".
In another tweet, the Republican party candidate and incumbent US President Donald Trump has raised doubts over mail-in ballots, writes "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat-run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted".
BREAKING | Republican Lauren Boebert wins election to US House in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, AP reports.
Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden has won absentee ballots counted in Pennsylvania by a significant margin, the New York Times reported, citing data from the Secretary of State. The report also stated that if Biden carried the remaining absentee ballots by a similar margin, he would win the state.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump leading in 21 states, including Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Montana among others, the Bloomberg report added.
Biden has comfortable leads in 18 states, including California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland and New Mexico, stated a Bloomberg report.
Hundreds of thousands of votes are still outstanding in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Although Trump said that he'll take the presidential elections to the Supreme Court and that he wants the "voting to stop", it's only the counting that's left to be done. No state will count mail-in votes postmarked after Election Day.
As of now, Joe Biden has 224 electoral votes, and President Trump has 213. In US Elections, it takes 270 electoral votes to win the presidential elections. Currently, there are as many as nine states where results are still not out. These states are:
Alaska
Arizona
Georgia
Michigan
Maine
Nevada
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Alaska
Arizona
Georgia
Michigan
Maine
Nevada
North Carolina
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The India-US relationship runs very deep and it doesn't matter who becomes next the President of the United States of America, said G. Balachandran, uncle of US Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Balachandran is a former consultant at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA).
The US presidential election has turned into a nail-biting battle as Democratic candidate Joe Biden is ahead of US President Donald Trump in Electoral College votes, having 227 votes to the Republican incumbent's 213, according to New York Times.
Biden Legal Teams "Ready To Deploy" If Trump Tries To Halt Vote
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's campaign said on Wednesday it has legal teams standing by if US President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to go to court to try to stop the counting of votes.
"If the president makes good on his threat to go to court to try to prevent the proper tabulation of votes, we have legal teams standing by ready to deploy to resist that effort," Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said in a statement.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's campaign said on Wednesday it has legal teams standing by if US President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to go to court to try to stop the counting of votes.
"If the president makes good on his threat to go to court to try to prevent the proper tabulation of votes, we have legal teams standing by ready to deploy to resist that effort," Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said in a statement.
FB, Twitter flag Trump posts that alleged election theft
The tensions between US President Donald Trump and social media platforms continued to simmer as Twitter mounted restrictions on one of his controversial tweets while Facebook put labels to the president's posts that alleged election theft, while the vote counting was underway.
"We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election," the message from Trump read, on both social media platforms.
"We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed!"
Twitter immediately flagged this tweet, saying "some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process".
The tensions between US President Donald Trump and social media platforms continued to simmer as Twitter mounted restrictions on one of his controversial tweets while Facebook put labels to the president's posts that alleged election theft, while the vote counting was underway.
"We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election," the message from Trump read, on both social media platforms.
"We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed!"
Twitter immediately flagged this tweet, saying "some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process".
Counting Stops in Pennsylvania
As per the latest reports, counting has been stopped in Pennsylvania.
Trump in his late night PC had said "We'll be going to the US Supreme Court. We want all voting to stop. We don't want them to find any ballots at 4 in the morning and add them to the list... as far as I'm concerned, we've already won."
As per the latest reports, counting has been stopped in Pennsylvania.
Trump in his late night PC had said "We'll be going to the US Supreme Court. We want all voting to stop. We don't want them to find any ballots at 4 in the morning and add them to the list... as far as I'm concerned, we've already won."
US Elections LIVE: We Will Go To SC, Says Trump
We'll be going to the US Supreme Court. We want all voting to stop. We don't want them to find any ballots at 4 in the morning and add them to the list... as far as I'm concerned, we've already won: Donald Trump, US President
We'll be going to the US Supreme Court. We want all voting to stop. We don't want them to find any ballots at 4 in the morning and add them to the list... as far as I'm concerned, we've already won: Donald Trump, US President
US Elections LIVE : Trump addresses Press conference: "I thank the American people for their tremendous support. A very sad group of people is trying to disenfranchise that group of people and we won't stand for it... The results tonight have been phenomenal," he said.
JUST IN: Donald Trump to hold press conference in some time
At 2 AM as per the US time, Donald Trump will be addressing media as counting remains underway in key states.
At 2 AM as per the US time, Donald Trump will be addressing media as counting remains underway in key states.
US Elections 2020 LIVE: Divided Figures On Results In US Media
US President Donald Trump races ahead of Joe Biden with 213 electoral votes following Florida and Texas win. Biden at 210, Reuters has said.
However as per Fox News, Biden is leading.
US President Donald Trump races ahead of Joe Biden with 213 electoral votes following Florida and Texas win. Biden at 210, Reuters has said.
However as per Fox News, Biden is leading.
Sarah McBride becomes 1st transgender US state senator
Sarah McBride, a prominent American advocate for LGBTQ rights, has become the first and only openly transgender state senator in the US after winning the race in Delaware.
With the win on Tuesday night, the 30-year-old Democrat has also become the country's highest-ranking transgender official.
Taking to Twitter, McBride wrote: "We did it. We won the general election. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
She will now represent Delaware's 1st Senate District after defeating Republican Steve Washington, NBC News reported.
Sarah McBride, a prominent American advocate for LGBTQ rights, has become the first and only openly transgender state senator in the US after winning the race in Delaware.
With the win on Tuesday night, the 30-year-old Democrat has also become the country's highest-ranking transgender official.
Taking to Twitter, McBride wrote: "We did it. We won the general election. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
She will now represent Delaware's 1st Senate District after defeating Republican Steve Washington, NBC News reported.
Twitter war between Trump and Biden:
US Elections 2020 LIVE: Just In
Twitter blocks Trump’s tweet alleging stealing of votes by Democrats.
Trump had tweeted: “We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election. We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed!”
Twitter blocks Trump’s tweet alleging stealing of votes by Democrats.
Trump had tweeted: “We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election. We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed!”
US Elections 2020 LIVE | Just In: Joe Biden addresses media ahead amid counting of votes. He said, “We’re feeling good about what we are. We are still in the game in Georgia, although that’s not what we expected. I thank everyone who came out to vote in this election. We are grateful to everyone who participated in this democratic process.
Keep the faith guys we’re gonna win this. Thank You”
Keep the faith guys we’re gonna win this. Thank You”
US Elections 2020 LIVE: Tally Update
Trump: 210
Biden: 237
States where results are clear: 41
Remaining States: 9
Mail-In Votes: Not yet counted
Trump: 210
Biden: 237
States where results are clear: 41
Remaining States: 9
Mail-In Votes: Not yet counted
US Elections 2020 LIVE : Biden’s Tally Surges To 223
Joe Biden’s national tally has surged to 223, remaining only 47-electoral votes short of the magic figure of 270. Trump’s tally meanwhile has soared past 200-mark.
Joe Biden’s national tally has surged to 223, remaining only 47-electoral votes short of the magic figure of 270. Trump’s tally meanwhile has soared past 200-mark.
US Elections 2020 LIVE : A Look At States Won By Trump
As per reports the following states have been clinched by US President Donald Trump who is racing for a re-election
Utah
Nebraska
Lousiana
South Carolina
Alabama
South Dakota
North Dakota
Arkansas
Tennessee
West Virginia
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Indiana
As per reports the following states have been clinched by US President Donald Trump who is racing for a re-election
Utah
Nebraska
Lousiana
South Carolina
Alabama
South Dakota
North Dakota
Arkansas
Tennessee
West Virginia
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Indiana
US Elections 2020 LIVE : A Look At States Won By Biden
As per reports the following states have been clinched by Democratic party presidential candidate Joe Biden
Washington
Oregon
California
Illinois
New Mexico
New Hampshire
New York
Massachusets
New Jersey
Maryland
Vermont
Connecticut
Delaware
Colorado
As per reports the following states have been clinched by Democratic party presidential candidate Joe Biden
Washington
Oregon
California
Illinois
New Mexico
New Hampshire
New York
Massachusets
New Jersey
Maryland
Vermont
Connecticut
Delaware
Colorado
US Elections 2020 LIVE : BREAKING! MASSIVE JUMP FOR BIDEN
As Biden wins California, his national tally surges past 200. He has secured 207 electoral votes while Trump remains at 148 despite his win in Florida. Biden remains 63 electoral votes behind the majority-mark,
As Biden wins California, his national tally surges past 200. He has secured 207 electoral votes while Trump remains at 148 despite his win in Florida. Biden remains 63 electoral votes behind the majority-mark,
US Elections Voting LIVE: Trump’s tally increases
Reducing the difference with Biden, Donald Trump took remarkable lead in the latest hour. His tally improved to 115 electoral votes as against 129 of Biden.
Reducing the difference with Biden, Donald Trump took remarkable lead in the latest hour. His tally improved to 115 electoral votes as against 129 of Biden.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Update from Pennsylvania
Trends in Pennsylvania have changed significantly as Trump has taken a good lead, with over 50% of the votes. Earlier Biden was leading here.
Trends in Pennsylvania have changed significantly as Trump has taken a good lead, with over 50% of the votes. Earlier Biden was leading here.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Trump Reaches 100 Electoral Votes
President Donald Trump has also scaled 100 electoral votes. Biden has managed to get 129 electoral votes so far.
The results however depends to a great extent on the decision of the 12 swing states.
President Donald Trump has also scaled 100 electoral votes. Biden has managed to get 129 electoral votes so far.
The results however depends to a great extent on the decision of the 12 swing states.
US Elections Voting LIVE: US President Donald Trump wins South Dakota and North Dakota. Joe Biden wins Colorado and Connecticut, reports Reuters
US Elections Voting LIVE: JUST IN! POTUS Trump wins Tennessee and West Virginia in addition to Oklahoma, Kentucky and Indiana, reports Reuters
US Elections Voting LIVE: Biden takes massive lead!
Trends suggest Democrat Joe Biden surges ahead with 129 electoral votes, while Trump has 94 electoral votes.
Trends suggest Democrat Joe Biden surges ahead with 129 electoral votes, while Trump has 94 electoral votes.
US Elections Voting LIVE: US election results 2020: Polls close in key state Florida
Polls have closed in Florida, a key state that is likely to signal the outcome of this election. Polls are also closing in three other important states, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas, reports NYT.
Polls have closed in Florida, a key state that is likely to signal the outcome of this election. Polls are also closing in three other important states, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas, reports NYT.
US Elections Voting LIVE: In the latest update, Joe Biden is leading the presidential elections with a good virgin. The Democrats are leading in 85 seats, while Donald Trumps Republicans hold tight in 55 seats. It will be interesting to see if the pattern continues.
US Elections Voting LIVE: In the latest update, Joe Biden is leading the presidential elections with a good virgin. The Democrats are leading in 85 seats, while Donald Trumps Republicans hold tight in 55 seats. It will be interesting to see if the pattern continues.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Donald Trump has emerged victorious in Kentucky and West Virginia while Joe Biden Wins Vermont and Virginia.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Donald Trump has emerged victorious in Kentucky and West Virginia while Joe Biden Wins Vermont and Virginia.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Voting about to close in more states
We're only minutes away from polling locations in six states closing for the night.
We're only minutes away from polling locations in six states closing for the night.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Voting about to close in more states
We're only minutes away from polling locations in six states closing for the night.
We're only minutes away from polling locations in six states closing for the night.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Democrats favored to win control of US Senate, but results may be delayed
Democrats are favoured to emerge from 14 hotly contested U.S. Senate races with full control of Congress in Tuesday's election, but final results from at least five of those contests may not be available for days, and in some cases, months.
Democrats are favoured to emerge from 14 hotly contested U.S. Senate races with full control of Congress in Tuesday's election, but final results from at least five of those contests may not be available for days, and in some cases, months.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Democrats favored to win control of US Senate, but results may be delayed
Democrats are favoured to emerge from 14 hotly contested U.S. Senate races with full control of Congress in Tuesday's election, but final results from at least five of those contests may not be available for days, and in some cases, months.
Democrats are favoured to emerge from 14 hotly contested U.S. Senate races with full control of Congress in Tuesday's election, but final results from at least five of those contests may not be available for days, and in some cases, months.
US Elections Voting LIVE: What we have in common is so much stronger than what divides us: Kamala Harris
US vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris in a tweet said: "Joe Biden knows that no matter where we come from or where we live, no matter our race or gender, background or faith; no matter how we identify or who we love; no matter the language your grandmother speaks—what we have in common is so much stronger than what divides us."
US vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris in a tweet said: "Joe Biden knows that no matter where we come from or where we live, no matter our race or gender, background or faith; no matter how we identify or who we love; no matter the language your grandmother speaks—what we have in common is so much stronger than what divides us."
US Elections Voting LIVE: What has happened so far today
The FBI has launched an investigation after reports in parts of the country of automated calls telling people not to vote today. Officials have said voters should ignore the calls and that voting is continuing as normal.
Results in North Carolina are set to be delayed by at least 45 minutes after voting at four locations was delayed this morning, leading officials to extend opening hours at the sites
Democratic candidate Joe Biden is currently ahead in the polls, although the battle is much closer in a number of key states, which could sway the course of the election.
Both candidates have continued to travel throughout election day. Trump has visited RNC staff in Arlington, Virginia, while Biden returned to his childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
The US looks set for its highest voter turnout in over a century, although varying rules across different states mean some will not finish counting ballots on election night.
The FBI has launched an investigation after reports in parts of the country of automated calls telling people not to vote today. Officials have said voters should ignore the calls and that voting is continuing as normal.
Results in North Carolina are set to be delayed by at least 45 minutes after voting at four locations was delayed this morning, leading officials to extend opening hours at the sites
Democratic candidate Joe Biden is currently ahead in the polls, although the battle is much closer in a number of key states, which could sway the course of the election.
Both candidates have continued to travel throughout election day. Trump has visited RNC staff in Arlington, Virginia, while Biden returned to his childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
The US looks set for its highest voter turnout in over a century, although varying rules across different states mean some will not finish counting ballots on election night.
US Elections Voting LIVE:
In an appeal to voters, Joe Biden in a tweet said: "Today is your absolute last chance to vote in this election. If you haven’t voted early, I need you to vote today and stay in line as long as it takes. Our democracy is at stake."
In an appeal to voters, Joe Biden in a tweet said: "Today is your absolute last chance to vote in this election. If you haven’t voted early, I need you to vote today and stay in line as long as it takes. Our democracy is at stake."
US Elections Voting LIVE:
In an appeal to voters, Joe Biden in a tweet said: "Today is your absolute last chance to vote in this election. If you haven’t voted early, I need you to vote today and stay in line as long as it takes. Our democracy is at stake."
In an appeal to voters, Joe Biden in a tweet said: "Today is your absolute last chance to vote in this election. If you haven’t voted early, I need you to vote today and stay in line as long as it takes. Our democracy is at stake."
US Elections Voting LIVE: North Carolina results to be delayed after some voting extended
Results in North Carolina are set to be delayed by at least 45 minutes, after the state's elections board agreed to keep four polling stations open for longer due to technical problems earlier in the day.
Each site will make up for the delay in opening in the morning, with one centre's opening for an additional three-quarters of an hour.
Results in North Carolina are set to be delayed by at least 45 minutes, after the state's elections board agreed to keep four polling stations open for longer due to technical problems earlier in the day.
Each site will make up for the delay in opening in the morning, with one centre's opening for an additional three-quarters of an hour.
US Elections Voting LIVE: District of Columbia Metropolitan Police stand to watch as demonstrators gather outside the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
US Elections Voting LIVE: District of Columbia Metropolitan Police stand to watch as demonstrators gather outside the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
US Elections Voting LIVE: Demonstrators gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza outside the White House. People hold placards calling Donald Trump 'Fake' And 'Cheater'
US Elections Voting LIVE: Here to remind people to vote: Kamala Harris
Demoracts' Vice-Presidential Kamala Harris, when asked how she felt about her chances, said the day wasn't over yet, and she was reminding people to come out and cast their votes.
The day isn't over. Ask me after the poll is closed, maybe I'll have a better idea but right now I'm here to remind people to vote as the election is still happening, it's not over: Kamala Harris, US vice-presidential candidate when asked 'how are you doing about your chances today
Demoracts' Vice-Presidential Kamala Harris, when asked how she felt about her chances, said the day wasn't over yet, and she was reminding people to come out and cast their votes.
The day isn't over. Ask me after the poll is closed, maybe I'll have a better idea but right now I'm here to remind people to vote as the election is still happening, it's not over: Kamala Harris, US vice-presidential candidate when asked 'how are you doing about your chances today
US Elections Voting LIVE: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating reports in several U.S. states of robocalls made to potential voters in an apparent effort to suppress the vote, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.
US Elections Voting LIVE: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating reports in several U.S. states of robocalls made to potential voters in an apparent effort to suppress the vote, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.
US Elections Voting LIVE: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating reports in several U.S. states of robocalls made to potential voters in an apparent effort to suppress the vote, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Voters receive mysterious robocalls, but no evidence of hacking
Voters in several US states have received mysterious robocalls urging them to stay home on Election Day, according to state and party officials. But midday Eastern time - with more than half the expected number of American ballots already cast - there was little sign of digital interference long dreaded by those charged with keeping the vote safe.
"We're not out of the woods yet," said Christopher Krebs, a senior Department of Homeland Security official who has become one a leading government spokesman on election security. He told a press conference earlier Tuesday that "today in some sense is halftime. There may be other events or activities or efforts to interfere or undermine confidence in the election."
Voters in several US states have received mysterious robocalls urging them to stay home on Election Day, according to state and party officials. But midday Eastern time - with more than half the expected number of American ballots already cast - there was little sign of digital interference long dreaded by those charged with keeping the vote safe.
"We're not out of the woods yet," said Christopher Krebs, a senior Department of Homeland Security official who has become one a leading government spokesman on election security. He told a press conference earlier Tuesday that "today in some sense is halftime. There may be other events or activities or efforts to interfere or undermine confidence in the election."
US Elections Voting LIVE:
A federal judge has ordered the United States Postal Service (USPS) to check its processing facilities for any undelivered ballots by 15:00 EST (20:00 GMT) on election day.
District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered searches in a number of USPS districts, including areas in key battleground states, such as Central Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, South Florida and Arizona.
Rules surrounding postal voting vary by state, but many require that all mailed ballots be received by the end of election day, according to a report by Reuters.
A federal judge has ordered the United States Postal Service (USPS) to check its processing facilities for any undelivered ballots by 15:00 EST (20:00 GMT) on election day.
District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered searches in a number of USPS districts, including areas in key battleground states, such as Central Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, South Florida and Arizona.
Rules surrounding postal voting vary by state, but many require that all mailed ballots be received by the end of election day, according to a report by Reuters.
US Elections Voting LIVE: According to a news report by Reuters, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been advised by domestic aides to wait until U.S. election results are official before congratulating his political idol Donald Trump on a win, even if either candidate declares himself winner beforehand.
US Elections Voting LIVE: US Presidential candidate Joe Biden was welcomed by excited supporters on Election Day outside his former childhood home in Scranton, Philadelphia.
"It's good to be home," said Biden, addressing his supporters before entering the property.
"It's good to be home," said Biden, addressing his supporters before entering the property.
US Elections Voting LIVE: Clyburn predicts a 'good night for Democrats'
The third-ranking Democrat in the US House is predicting Democrats will pick up as many as a dozen House seats.
Majority Whip Jim Clyburn told reporters outside a polling place in Columbia, South Carolina, on Tuesday that he believed it would be a "good night for Democrats" up and down the ticket.
Clyburn says, "Holding the House would just be status quo. Winning the Senate would make it good." Democrats control the House 232-197, with five open seats and one independent. It takes 218 seats to control the chamber. Republicans control the Senate.
Clyburn has expressed concerns about voter suppression. He says President Donald Trump has been "literally stoking flames of indecision, unrest, threatening violence." Clyburn says the nation's division "didn't start with Trump, and it won't stop with Trump." (AP)
US Elections Voting LIVE: US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday exuded confidence of a big victory in the presidential polls as Americans in large numbers headed to cast their ballots to decide the fate of the two leaders in the world's most significant democratic exercise.
Trump predicted that a red wave would re-elect him to the White House, while his Democratic challenger Biden is confident of a big win.
Trump predicted that a red wave would re-elect him to the White House, while his Democratic challenger Biden is confident of a big win.
US Elections Voting LIVE: US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday exuded confidence of a big victory in the presidential polls as Americans in large numbers headed to cast their ballots to decide the fate of the two leaders in the world's most significant democratic exercise.
Trump predicted that a red wave would re-elect him to the White House, while his Democratic challenger Biden is confident of a big win.
Trump predicted that a red wave would re-elect him to the White House, while his Democratic challenger Biden is confident of a big win.
US Election 2020 LIVE Updates: Trump says, he feels 'very good' about chances of winning
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he feels very good about his chances of winning the presidential elections against his Democratic rival Joe Biden, hoping that the large crowds at his rallies in key battleground states would turn into votes for him. Trump addressed as many as 14 rallies in the last three days in the key battleground states, almost all of which were attended by thousands of people. The top battleground States are Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona. We feel very good. We have crowds that nobody's ever had before, it's insane and I think you can agree. It's been incredible. The crowds have been incredible, Trump told Fox News in an interview on Tuesday morning.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he feels very good about his chances of winning the presidential elections against his Democratic rival Joe Biden, hoping that the large crowds at his rallies in key battleground states would turn into votes for him. Trump addressed as many as 14 rallies in the last three days in the key battleground states, almost all of which were attended by thousands of people. The top battleground States are Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona. We feel very good. We have crowds that nobody's ever had before, it's insane and I think you can agree. It's been incredible. The crowds have been incredible, Trump told Fox News in an interview on Tuesday morning.
Background
US Presidential Elections: The day has come after 2 furious debates and relentless campaigning between the US Elections 2020 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden and their vice presidents. Amid the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, Americans will finally choose who will be the next President of the United States.
Nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year. The mail-in ballots could take days or weeks to be counted in some states – meaning a winner might not be declared in the hours after polls close on Tuesday.
National polls give a firm lead to Biden, but it is a closer race in the states that could decide the outcome.
To be elected president, a candidate must win at least 270 votes in what is called the electoral college. Each US state gets a certain number of votes partly based on its population and there are a total of 538 up for grabs.
This system explains why it is possible for a candidate to win the most votes nationally - as Hillary Clinton did in 2016 - but still, lose the election.
Control of the Senate is also at stake in these elections, with the Democrats seeking to gain control of both houses of Congress and the White House for the first time since early in Barack Obama's first term.
Coronavirus has at times overshadowed the election campaign, with the pandemic in the US worsening over the final weeks of the race. The country has recorded more cases and more deaths than anywhere else in the world, and fear of infection has contributed to an unprecedented surge in early and postal voting.
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