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Why we probably won’t know who the next president is on election night

There are 17 states that accept mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Some even accept ballots that arrive up to two weeks late.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

When will we know who is the next US president?

Calling the Harris-Trump race could take days – here’s what to know about the presidential and congressional races. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

What to know about President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, was named as Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services. The controversial choice reignited debates over his positions on vaccines ...

What You Might Know (and Not Know) on Election Night

Declaring a winner may take some time.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

To Whom It May Concern

Some tips for whoever ends up winning.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency

CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.

Election Results (Part 2): Donald Trump Elected President

Is this the biggest political comeback in US history?

World reacts to Trump's election as president

Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are ...

Will the US ever elect a female president?

And what's next for Trump's enemies?

What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis

An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

When will we know the results of the presidential election?

Voters may not have to wait quite as long after Election Day as four years ago to know who the next president will be. The public needed to wait almost five days in 2020 before most major news ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

When will we know 2024 election results?

When will we know who won the 2024 presidential election? 538 shows you when to expect results in all 50 states.

Here's what to know about election security

The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...

Everything you need to know on election day

Swing states, undecided voters, and the races to watch as results come in across the US

What to know about abortion on the ballot this Election Day

The overturn of Roe v. Wade has made abortion rights a key issue in this election cycle with 10 states putting abortion access questions on their general election ballots this Election Day. CBS ...

All you need to know about election night

After a super-close race, here is what we might - and might not - learn overnight.

Ireland to Hold Snap General Election: What to Know

The Republic of Ireland will hold a general election on Nov. 29, after Prime Minister Simon Harris dissolved parliament on Friday.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Presidency in Disputed Election

Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party, which has governed the southern African nation for nearly 50 years, was declared the victor amid violence and widespread allegations of fraud.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers

Pro-EU president Maia Sandu faces Alexandr Stoianoglo in polls marred by accusations of Kremlin vote-buying. Moldovans are going to the polls for a second-round vote to choose between the incumbent ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting

Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate

Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.

Trump elected US president in historic comeback

Republican defeats Kamala Harris and will return to pinnacle of global power with his ‘America First’ agenda

World - Financial Times - November 6

What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?

Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.

When does the president-elect take office?

Republican Donald Trump will be the next US president after securing a second term in the White House.

Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.

A look at President-elect Trump’s path to victory in 2024

When Donald Trump reluctantly left office in 2021, weeks after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, his popularity only grew when he launched his election bid in 2022. Despite being convicted ...

Latest from Harris campaign on 2024 election loss to president-elect Trump

Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses what to know about the latest from Kamala Harris' campaign after the vice president is projected to lose the presidential race to former ...

Former Obama adviser: ‘Trump is going to try to steal’ election

Jim Messina, who served as a White House adviser to former President Obama, said he is concerned about what will happen after Election Day, alleging former President Trump is “going to try to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

What to know about foreign threats to the 2024 election amid voter concerns

A recent CBS News poll found that more than 80% of voters think foreign governments are trying to influence the 2024 election. Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ...

Politics - CBS News - October 22

When will we know who won Pennsylvania? Ex-election chief explains

Under Pennsylvania state law, mail-in ballots cannot be opened or tallied before Election Day. Election experts say that could delay projecting the state's winner. Kathy Boockvar, former Secretary ...

Georgia’s Election Could Be a Turning Point for the Caucasus Nation: What to Know

A parliamentary vote could decide whether the Caucasus nation will be oriented to the West or East for years to come. Here’s what to know.

World - The New York Times - October 25

What to know about the presidential race with Election Day one week away

Republican strategist and CBS News political contributor Leslie Sanchez breaks down the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the campaigns ...

What to know about the Supreme Court's voter decision before Election Day

The Supreme Court decided to let Virginia remove around 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter registration rolls less than a week before Election Day. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer ...

Things to know before visiting Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day

More than 10,000 people are expected to visit on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

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