Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump Wins Texas And 17 Other States—Harris Wins 9, AP Reports
As voters finalize their choices between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, along with hundreds of congressional and state races and ballot measures, Forbes will track the biggest developments from top news sources until the results are confirmed.
Timeline
Trump Secures 18th State
Trump now leads 188-99 in the electoral college after the Associated Press called Missouri for Trump just before 10 p.m. EST—though all seven key battleground states remain too close to call.
Extended Voting Hours in AZ
Nine polling locations in Apache County, Arizona, will remain open two hours longer until 9 p.m. MST following a judge’s ruling due to earlier printer and voting machine malfunctions.
Harris Gains Lower Latino Support Than Biden
While Latino voters favored Harris, her support was lower than Biden’s, according to a CNN exit poll showing just over half of Latino voters backing Harris compared to Biden’s 65% in 2020. Trump, meanwhile, led among Latino men, whom Biden had won in 2020.
Trump’s Betting Market Odds Soar
Betting site Polymarket has Trump’s odds of winning over 75%, although it’s yet to be seen if this proves predictive.
Bomb Threat in PA
The Centre County Elections Office in Bellefonte, Pa., was evacuated after a non-credible bomb threat—one of about a dozen Pennsylvania counties facing bomb threats Tuesday. Several other swing state polling locations reported similar non-credible threats, with the FBI attributing the incidents to actors in Russia.
Eight More States Called
Trump won Texas, Ohio, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Louisiana, and Wyoming, while Harris took New York in the AP’s latest updates around 9 p.m. EST.
GOP’s Robinson Loses N.C. Governor Race
Democrat Josh Stein defeated Trump-backed Republican Mark Robinson to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, AP reports. Robinson faced backlash in September when CNN reported past racist and sexually explicit comments on a chat forum.
Harris Wins Illinois
Harris took Illinois’ 19 electoral votes, AP confirmed at 8:38 p.m. EST.
Additional States for Trump, Harris
Trump expanded his lead to 101-52 at 8:30 p.m. EST, as AP called Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Arkansas for Trump, and Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware for Harris. None were considered surprises.
West Virginia for Trump
AP declared Trump the winner in West Virginia around 7:30 p.m. EST.
Republicans Pick Up Senate Seat in West Virginia
Republican Gov. Jim Justice won against Democrat Glenn Elliott, taking the seat of retiring Sen. Joe Manchin, giving the GOP a potential Senate majority.
First States Called
AP called Vermont for Harris, and Kentucky and Indiana for Trump shortly after 7 p.m. EST.
Trump Selling Merchandise on Election Day
A Trump-linked group sent emails promoting Trump-themed items for sale.
Bomb Threats Disrupt Voting
Bomb threats led to suspensions at five polling sites in DeKalb County, Georgia, and requests to extend voting hours, with Arizona also reporting threats at four locations, linked to Russian actors.
Initial Votes Reported
Early results from Indiana and Kentucky show Trump with a strong lead, per AP, though with only a small percentage counted.
Milwaukee Ballots Recounted
Milwaukee’s election commission announced a recount of 31,000 ballots after noticing issues with tabulation machines.
Trump’s Fraud Claims Rejected
Philadelphia officials denied Trump’s claims of fraud in Philadelphia, calling the city’s voting process “safe and secure.”
White Voters Move Away from Trump
NBC’s exit polls show reduced white voter support for Trump and increased support from Latino and Black voters compared to 2020.
First Exit Polls
Exit polls from NBC and CNN indicate voters’ top concern is democracy (35%), followed by the economy (31%) and abortion (14%), with many expressing dissatisfaction with the state of the nation.
Trump Blocks Reporters from Event
Reporters from several media outlets were denied credentials for Trump’s election event in Florida after critical coverage.
Michigan Polling Site Closed
A Michigan polling place was temporarily closed after a gas leak, with voters redirected to nearby locations.
Georgia Polling Site Evacuated
A polling location in Gwinnett County, Georgia, was closed briefly due to a non-credible bomb threat.
Man Arrested for Attack Threat
A Michigan man was charged after threatening to attack conservatives if Trump won.
Arizona Voters Turned Away
Long waits and faulty machines in Arizona’s Navajo Nation and Fort Apache Indian Reservation led to voters being turned away.
Misleading Election Map Shared
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna shared a misleading electoral map favoring Trump.
Arrest Outside U.S. Capitol
A man with items smelling of gasoline was detained at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Musk to Join Trump at Mar-A-Lago
Elon Musk plans to spend part of election night with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, reports The New York Times.
Cambria County Polls Extended
Polling sites in Cambria, Pa., will stay open until 10 p.m. due to software issues earlier in the day.
Russian-Originated Bomb Threats
Georgia’s Secretary of State linked some bomb threats to Russian interference.
Trump Votes in Florida
Trump cast his vote in Florida, calling it “outrageous” that vote counts could take days.
Pro-Trump Influencer Paid by Russia
A pro-Trump influencer admitted receiving payments from a Russian propagandist to post false election videos.
Betting Markets Favor Trump, Slightly
Poll-based prediction sites show a slight advantage for Harris despite betting odds favoring Trump.
Dixville Notch Vote Split
In New Hampshire’s Dixville Notch, Harris and Trump each received three votes.
Trump, Vance Criticize Opponents
Trump and Sen. JD Vance closed their campaigns with harsh remarks about their opponents.
Historic Election Cycle
This election marks a unique showdown between a former president facing felony charges and a vice president aiming to become the first woman elected president.
What To Watch
Republicans are likely to take the Senate, though the House remains a toss-up. In the Senate, 23 Democrat-held seats are up for re-election compared to 11 Republican seats, while the House majority is slightly in favor of Republicans.
Poll Closing Times
The first polls closed in eastern Kentucky and Indiana at 6 p.m., with significant results expected from swing states later in the evening.