Election 2024

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Live updates: The race to the White House is in its final stretch

Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races.

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Voting

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election

It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. First, his Tigers fell at home to Louisville on Saturday night.

Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier

Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban

Abortion and open primaries are on the ballot in Nevada. What to know about the key 2024 measures

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off in a New Jersey Senate race opened up by a bribery scandal

Almost two-thirds of voters cast an early ballot in 2020, a pandemic-driven spike in America’s decades-long shift to favor voting in advance of Election Day. Every state allows some way to cast a ballot before Election Day,

Explaining Election Day

What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?

Voting systems are targets of conspiracy theories, but get tested for accuracy and security

Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it

Not everything will run perfectly on Election Day. Still, US elections are remarkably reliable

Where are the voters who could decide the presidential election?

Not all elections look the same. Here are some of the different ways states run their voting

Will the polls be right in 2024? What polling on the presidential race can and can’t tell you

How a poll can represent your opinion even if you weren’t contacted for it

How elections forecasters became political ‘prophets’

Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why

Don’t count on a recount to change the winner in close elections this fall. They rarely do

Courts could see a wave of election lawsuits, but experts say the bar to change the outcome is high

How voting before Election Day became so widespread and so political

Election conspiracy theories fueled a push to hand-count votes, but doing so is risky and slow

Election certification is a traditionally routine duty that has become politicized in the Trump era

On a screen near you: Officials are livestreaming the election process for more transparency

Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?

The AP has called winners in elections for more than 170 years. Here’s how it’s done

How AP uses expected vote instead of ‘precincts reporting’ when determining a winner

How AP VoteCast works, and how it’s different from an exit poll

Why and how AP counts the vote for thousands of US elections

If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner?

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

As thousands of U.S. counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the results reported so far will reflect the outcome.

The Battleground States

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Georgia

Michigan

Nevada

North Carolina

Pennsylvania

Wisconsin

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Election 2024 LIVE: Voting takes place across the U.S.

Watch live as voters cast their ballots for president, Congress members, governors, other statewide offices, state lawmakers and more on Election Day 2024.

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Trump says Republicans showing up at polls in force

On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed

On the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities turned out in force for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.

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Trump called Megyn Kelly ‘nasty’ 9 years ago. She just helped deliver his closing message

Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic

Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election Day

Full results from the AP

Battleground voter angst

Janille Baker, Baker ranch’s controller, stands in a field on the Baker Ranch Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Baker, Nevada. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

In Nevada, immigration is a nuanced issue. But the politics of it is painted in black and white

Immigrants, as well as those who work closely with them, say both sides’ efforts to crack down on the border have clouded the larger immigration issue in ways often too nuanced to break down cleanly along ideological lines.

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American despair: In Arizona, high home prices and limited prospects shape voters’ presidential pick

In Pennsylvania, an influx of college graduates could push a key county toward Harris

How will abortion laws motivate women in North Carolina to vote in this election?

In battleground Georgia, some poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election

The race for Congress

Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House

Democrats are trying to defend two open congressional seats in central Michigan. Democrat Curtis Hertel Jr. and Republican Tom Barrett are vying for the 7th district seat vacated by Rep.

GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid

Democratic Rep. Angie Craig seeks a 4th term in Minnesota’s tightest congressional race

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a heavy favorite to win 4th term against ex-NBA player Royce White

Democrats defend Michigan’s open Senate seat, a rare opportunity for Republicans

More Election 2024 news

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: ‘Stop talking about that’

Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he’s getting testy about it.

Democratic-backed justices look to defend control of Michigan’s Supreme Court

Michigan Democrats and their allies are defending their majority on the state’s Supreme Court after a campaign marked by exorbitant spending.

Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in court after missing deadline to turn over assets

A judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to appear in a New York courtroom Thursday to explain why he missed a deadline to surrender his belongings as part of a $148 million defamation judgment.

Election Day voting underway as Americans chose between Harris or Trump

Voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races.

North Dakota measures would end local property taxes and legalize recreational marijuana

North Dakota voters are deciding ballot measures to do away with the property tax, legalize recreational marijuana and to raise the bar for citizens to amend the state constitution.

North Dakota’s lone congressman seeks to continue GOP’s decades-old grip on the governor’s post

North Dakota’s only congressman is seeking to become the state’s next governor and continue a three-decade Republican grip on the post.

South Dakota is deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana

South Dakota voters are deciding whether to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution and potentially overturn the state’s abortion ban.

Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only US House seat, election issues

Alaska voters were deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat that could help decide control of that chamber.

West Virginians’ governor choices stand on opposite sides of the abortion debate

West Virginians have a stark choice in the governor’s race. The Republican candidate endorsed by former U.S.

A former Trump aide and a longtime congressman are likely to win in high-profile Georgia races

A former Donald Trump aide is likely to win election to Congress from Georgia on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a longtime representative will be trying to clinch his 17th term in the House against a former Trump administration official.

Georgia Democratic prosecutor pursuing election case against Trump faces Republican challenger

A Republican lawyer who interned in the White House under Donald Trump is challenging Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

GOP Gov. Jim Justice battles Democrat Glenn Elliott for US Senate seat from West Virginia

Voters in ruby red West Virginia will decide whether a U.S. Senate seat will flip to the Republicans. Two-term GOP Gov.

Voters in battleground Arizona to decide if local agencies can police illegal immigration

Arizona voters are set to decide whether to let local police arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the state from Mexico.

US Rep. John Curtis is favored to win Mitt Romney’s open Senate seat in Utah

Utah voters are poised to decide whether a Republican representative or his lesser-known Democratic opponent will succeed Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is expected to win reelection after his surprising endorsement of Trump

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is expected to easily win reelection in the deeply red state. But his surprising choice to back Donald Trump this year has voters wondering what they should expect over the next four years from a leader they long thought to be a moderate Republican.

Democrat Ruben Gallego faces Republican Kari Lake in US Senate race in Arizona

Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego faces former television news anchor and staunch Donald Trump ally Kari Lake in Tuesday’s election for U.S. Senate.

Democrats hope to keep winning streak alive in Washington governor’s race

Longtime Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is hoping to keep the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands, while former U.S. Rep.

GOP tries to break Connecticut Democrats’ winning streak in US House races

It has been 18 years since Connecticut voted to send a Republican to Washington. Republican George Logan will try to end the party’s long losing streak Tuesday in a rematch with U.S.

First-term Democrat tries to hold on in Washington state district won by Trump in 2020

Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in southwestern Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. First-term Democratic Rep.

Landmark Washington climate law faces possible repeal by voters

Voters in Washington state are considering whether to repeal a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and helping communities prepare for climate change.

Justices who split on an abortion measure ruling vie to lead Arkansas Supreme Court

Justices who split on whether to allow voters to consider scaling back Arkansas’ abortion ban are vying to lead the state Supreme Court.

In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration

Voters in Maryland’s most competitive U.S. House race will decide whether the sprawling 6th Congressional District will flip red after more than a decade of being represented by Democrats.

Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

Two candidates in Virginia are competing to take over a U.S. House seat being vacated by an incumbent who’s planning to run for governor.

US Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is vying for a third term against Republican challenger Hung Cao.

Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in Maryland race that could sway US Senate control

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is the most competitive Republican candidate in years in a U.S. Senate race that could have national political significance.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr must win reelection to return to the House floor after 2023 sanction

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr is seeking reelection in a race that could allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned for speaking out against her colleagues’ opposition to gender-affirming care.

Gianforte and Zinke seek to continue Republican dominance in Montana elections

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke are favorites to win reelection against Democratic challengers as they seek to continue Republican dominance in the Big Sky state.

3-term Democratic lawmaker tries to hold key US Senate seat in GOP-friendly Montana

Three-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana is facing perhaps his toughest reelection challenge yet.

The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention

One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District is considered one of just over two dozen toss ups nationwide.

Two Democratic leaders seek reelection in competitive races in New Mexico

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking a second term in New Mexico’s swing district along U.S. border in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022.