Election Day 2024: Live updates

Election Day 2024 is here, and we're bringing you the latest from pivotal races across the country.

Keep this page open for real-time updates on the presidential race, control of Congress, and when polls close in key states.

The latest:

Results for 2 North Carolina counties will be delayed briefly (5 p.m. ET)

Two counties in battleground North Carolina will delay turning in their results by 30 minutes after the State Board of Elections agreed to extend the close of voting at two precincts due to technical problems there on Tuesday morning. The board voted to push the closing time at one precinct in Burke County and another precinct in Wilson County to 8 p.m.

Trump won't say how he voted on Florida abortion issue (3:45 p.m. ET)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump talk to reporters after casting their votes at the polling place in the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on Election Day, on November 05, 2024 in Palm

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After voting in his home state of Florida, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump refused to say how he voted on the state’s abortion measure. The first time he was asked, Trump avoided answering, according to The Associated Press. When asked a second time, Trump told the reporter, "you should stop talking about it."

Northville, Mich. gas leak at polling location (3:15 p.m. ET)

Officials in Northville, Michigan, closed a polling place at midday and sent voters to another precinct in the Detroit suburb because of a natural gas leak. Consumers Energy was investigating the leak.

Voting hours extended in Cambria County, Penn.

A Pennsylvania state judge on Tuesday ordered polls to remain open for two extra hours in Cambria County, which sought the extension after a software malfunction affected ballot-scanning machines.

County officials say the problem caused voter confusion, with some people leaving without casting a ballot, as well as long lines at some locations. They stressed, though, that no one was being turned away from the polls and all ballots would be counted, as did state officials.

Ballot printing error in Alabama

An Alabama county printed emergency ballots Tuesday morning after discovering a printing error led to a missing page which contained proposed statewide and local constitutional amendments.

The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office confirmed emergency ballots were being printed.

The ACLU of Alabama has asked the St. Clair probate office to extend voting hours by the number of hours it takes to get new ballots, a spokesman for the organization said.

Poll closing times: When to expect results

Polls close at different times across the U.S., impacting when results come in. According to 270toWin, here are key times for states:

7:00 p.m. ET: Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, most of Florida
7:30 p.m. ET: Ohio, North Carolina, West Virginia
8:00 p.m. ET: Pennsylvania, Michigan, remaining Florida
9:00 p.m. ET: Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, Texas
10:00 p.m. ET: Nevada, Iowa, most of Montana
11:00 p.m. ET: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho

These times give us a first look at key races and early results in pivotal states.

The presidential race: Fight for swing states

The 2024 presidential race hinges on 270 electoral votes, with a focus on seven swing states holding a combined 93 votes. With close polling in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, both candidates need wins across these key battlegrounds.

Tracking election day across the country

Election Day 2024 arrived Tuesday — with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots. Political analyst Rich Rubino joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest on the final day in the race to the White House.

Senate showdown: Close races determine control

Control of the Senate hinges on close races in pivotal states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Montana, where billions in campaign spending reflect the high stakes. Republicans need two additional seats for a majority, with West Virginia leaning GOP, while Democrats are defending seats in battleground states.

Unexpectedly competitive races in Texas and Nebraska give Democrats a chance to offset potential losses elsewhere, while incumbents Sherrod Brown (Ohio) and Bob Casey (Pennsylvania) face heavily funded GOP challengers. The outcome will shape the Senate’s direction on key issues for the coming term.

Election Day 2024: Watching congressional races

Election day is here, and while the main focus is the race for the white house, those congressional races are important as well. Laura Tamman, a political science professor at Pace University breaks down those pivotal congressional races.

House races: Key districts up for grabs

With all 435 House seats on the ballot, a few tightly contested districts could decide control. Democrats aim to flip four seats to take back the House, while Republicans look to expand their majority. Key races include California’s Central Valley, Arizona’s 1st, and Maine’s 2nd district, where incumbents face well-funded challengers in swing districts.

Notable contests feature Democratic incumbent Jared Golden in Trump-won Maine, and Rep. Matt Cartwright in Pennsylvania’s 8th district, a critical battleground. These districts will be pivotal as results roll in and may determine the balance of power in the House.