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The AP has called Idaho for the Republican Party.

The AP has called the District of Columbia for the Democratic Party, giving Harris three Electoral votes.

The AP has called Colorado for the Democratic Party, giving Kamala Harris 10 Electoral votes.

The AP has called the state of Utah for the Republican Party.

Former President Donald Trump won Montana for the third election in a row. This cycle, Montana had one more electoral vote than in the previous two elections, thanks to an additional congressional seat gained after the 2020 census.

The AP has called Missouri for Trump, giving him 10 electoral votes.

Democrat candidate Kamala Harris has so far won 9 states and currently has 99 electoral votes in her favour. Here’s the list of states won by Harris so far:

New York

Illinois

Delaware

New Jersey

Vermont

Maryland

Connecticut

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Republican candidate Donald Trump has so far won 18 states and is leading with 178 electoral votes. Here’s the list of states won by Trump so far:

Nebraska (President’s District 3)

Texas

Ohio

Wyoming

Louisiana

South Dakota

North Dakota

Nebraska

Arkansas

Florida

Indiana

West Virginia

Kentucky

South Carolina

Tennessee

Oklahoma

Alabama

Mississippi

The AP has called Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District for the Republican Party, giving Trump one Electoral vote.

The AP has called Texas for the Republican Party, giving Trump 40 electoral votes.

The AP has called Ohio for the Republican Party, giving Donald Trump 17 electoral votes.

A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the Presidential elections. So far, Harris has 99 electoral votes and Trump is ahead with 177 electoral votes.

According to the Associated Press, Democrat Andy Kim has defeated Republican Curtis Bashaw in the New Jersey Senate race, succeeding former Senate Democrat Bob Menendez. Kim will be the first Korean-American to serve in the US Senate.

The AP has declared North Dakota and South Dakota for the Republican Party. Meanwhile, New York has been called for Kamala Harris, adding 28 electoral votes to her count.

In case you have just joined in, here’s what has happened so far:

– Kamala Harris currently has 71 projected Electoral College votes, while Donald Trump has 101, according to The Associated Press (AP)

– The AP has called the following states for Kamala Harris: Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont

– The AP has called these states for Donald Trump: Arkansas, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama, West Virginia, Mississippi, Indiana, and Kentucky

– Polls are still closing across the nation, including nearly the entire East Coast and key swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

– In Pennsylvania, Trump has spread unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, which have been dismissed by local election officials.

– Preliminary exit polls reveal that most U.S. voters were driven by the desire to protect the nation’s democracy, with the economy, jobs, and immigration cited as top concerns

The Russian Embassy in Washington, DC has dismissed claims of Moscow’s interference in the U.S. election as “malign slander.” The statement was released after the FBI reported that hoax bomb threats targeting polling locations in key battleground states on Election Day appeared to come from Russian email domains.

“We would like to emphasize that Russia has not interfered and does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, including the United States,” the embassy stated. “As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stressed, we respect the will of the American people.”

The AP has called Delaware for the Democratic Party, securing three electoral votes for Kamala Harris. Additionally, the AP has also called Illinois for the Democrats, adding 11 electoral votes to Harris’s tally.

The AP has called Arkansas for the Republican Party, giving Trump six electoral votes. On the other hand, New Jersey has been called for the Democratic Party, giving Kamala Harris 14 electoral votes.

The FBI issued a warning about bomb threats targeting polling stations in “multiple” US states on a tense Election Day. While none of the threats were deemed credible, many were suspected to have originated from Russia.

The AP has called the following states for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris:

Vermont

Maryland

Connecticut

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

The AP has called the following states for Republican candidate Donald Trump:

Florida

Indiana

West Virginia

Kentucky

South Carolina

Tennessee

Oklahoma

Alabama

Mississippi

Republican candidate Donald Trump has secured victories in nine U.S. states, including the crucial state of Florida, while Democrat Kamala Harris has won five states so far. Vote counting is still in progress.

Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance is reinforcing former President Donald Trump’s message, urging Republican supporters to stay patient and cast their votes, as the final outcome remains unpredictable. Vance posted on X, “POTUS speaks the truth. Stay in line. They have to let you vote. So far, things look good, but still very early. We could still win or lose this thing. Get out there and vote.” His message follows Trump’s previous statement encouraging Republicans to stay on course, declaring, “Republicans: We are doing GREAT! Stay on Line. Do not let them move you. STAY ON LINE AND VOTE!”

Donald Trump plans to watch the election results with family and friends at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, sources told CNN. The former president will host an intimate gathering at the venue, with club members invited to join a dinner watch party where Trump is expected to mingle with guests throughout the evening. Meanwhile, his campaign team is setting up a war room at their West Palm Beach headquarters to closely monitor the election results.

Melania Trump, wife of former President Donald Trump, also cast her vote in Florida.

At a local diner gathering, Walz emphasizes the election‘s tight race

Walz, Harris’ running mate, told supporters that the election is “razor close.” He expressed the public’s fatigue with Trump‘s grievances, stating, “Nobody’s above the damn law.” He praised Harris as “the most qualified” candidate, receiving applause from the crowd.

He advised supporters to remain calm as the election results may take time to finalize, urging, “Pennsylvania, win this for America.”

(Inputs from CNN)

In the United States, vote counting begins immediately after polling ends in each state. The winner of the popular vote is announced once the counting is complete. It’s common for one state to declare a ‘projected’ winner while voting continues in another.

Many anticipate that the next U.S. president will be identified by late election night or early the following morning.

Most states exhibit predictable voting patterns, leading to quicker result announcements in those areas. However, a few key swing states may require more time to finalize their results, potentially delaying the overall outcome of the presidential election.

It’s important to note that the winner announced after the election day counting is considered a ‘projected’ winner. The official president-elect will not be confirmed until the electoral votes are accounted for.

While casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, former US President Donald Trump expressed strong confidence in securing victory over his opponent, Kamala Harris.

📌 6 pm ET (4:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in some areas of Indiana and Kentucky.

📌 7 pm ET (5:30 am IST, Nov 6): Closing times arrive for Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, sections of Florida, and the remaining areas of Indiana and Kentucky.

📌 7:30 pm ET (6:00 am IST, Nov 6): North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia polls close.

📌 8 pm ET (6:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls wrap up in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Missouri, and certain parts of Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, plus all areas in Florida.

📌 9 pm ET (7:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polling concludes in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and for the entirety of Texas, Michigan, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

📌 10 pm ET (8:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Montana, Nevada, and Utah.

📌 11 pm ET (9:30 am IST, Nov 6): California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington reach their closing times.

📌 12 am ET (10:30 am IST, Nov 6): Voting ends in Hawaii.

📌 1 am ET (11:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Alaska.