Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
North Dakota legislature candidate who died from COVID-19 wins election
A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died from COVID-19 in October won his election Tuesday night.
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
Joe Biden to address nation in Wilmington on Election Night
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spent Election Day campaigning in his hometown of Scranton. He also made a stop in Philadelphia before heading back to Wilmington where he is expected to speak Tuesday night.
Colin Allred wins re-election to U.S. House District 32 over Genevieve Collins, AP projects
Colin Allred has defeated businesswoman Genevieve Collins to win re-election to U.S. House District 32.
South Carolina: Lindsey Graham holds Senate seat, fends off Jaime Harrison
His platform included expanding Medicaid and replacing current U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Harrison became the first African American to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party in 2013.
John Cornyn defeats MJ Hegar to win re-election to the U.S. Senate
John Cornyn has won re-election to the U.S. Senate after MJ Hegar reportedly conceded.
Beth Van Duyne leads Candace Valenzuela in tight race for U.S. House District 24
In the race for U.S. House District 24, former Irving mayor Beth Van Duyne leads former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD school board member Candace Valenzuela in a tight race.
Democrats fail to flip North Texas seats in race to regain control of State House
Democrats hope to recapture the Texas House on election night — a feat that hasn’t been achieved in nearly two decades.
Some Dallas County poll workers opt not to wear masks on Election Day
There were complaints Tuesday about some workers not wearing masks at the University Park United Methodist Church polling location.
Judge orders USPS to sweep for delayed ballots in key battleground states
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the United States Postal Service to sweep some of its facilities Tuesday afternoon in search of delayed ballots.
Tarrant County polling site remains calm days after volatile clash
Police patrols were visible near some locations Tuesday under close watch, particularly where there have been issues involving claims of voter intimidation.
Election Day 2020: Americans cast final ballots in race between Trump, Biden
Millions of voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, as well as other key races that could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott becomes first Republican governor to acknowledge voting for Biden
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he voted for Joe Biden for president, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to acknowledge voting for the Democratic presidential candidate.
Election Day robocalls are voter suppression tactic, officials warn
FBI officials were investigating a series of robocalls across multiple states that purportedly urge people to “stay home and stay safe” on Election Day.
Was my vote counted? A state-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot
A guide to tracking your ballot.
When is the president announced?
The voting process continues for more than a month after Election Day 2020.
Steady stream of North Texas voters head to polls on Election Day
Voting records are projected to be broken this election day and North Texas election officials say they are ready for a crowd.
Melania Trump casts ballot in Florida on Election Day
The first lady voted in Palm Beach County.
Michigan cemetery vandalized with pro-Trump messages ahead of rally
A Jewish cemetery in Grand Rapids was vandalized with pro-Trump messaging spray-painted on several headstones.