NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress

New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.

Stocks shake off 2020 election night wobbles to rally

Much of Wednesday's strength for Wall Street was due to big gains for technology stocks. Investors have increasingly seen these stocks as some of the safer bets in the market, able to grow their profits even in a pandemic as more of daily life shifts online.

Biden, Trump locked in tight race in key states with no winner yet announced

Results poured in Tuesday night in the 2020 race for the White House, with President Donald Trump claiming the hotly contested states of Texas, Florida and Ohio, while Democratic nominee Joe Biden won Arizona and Minnesota.

Scattered protests, no wide unrest, in US on election night

The outcome of the hard-fought contest for the presidency remained undecided Wednesday, stirring worries that prolonged uncertainty could yet spark conflict.

Trump campaign signals Wisconsin recount request

The Trump Campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 4 released a statement requesting a recount in Wisconsin.

Kanye West sets sights on 2024 presidential bid

The “Late Registration” rapper tweeted a selfie of himself walking in front of an electoral map. It was captioned: “Kanye 2024.”

Balance of power: Democrats projected to retain House, Senate still unclear

The FOX News Decision Desk projected that Democrats will retain control of the House, expanding their majority by at least five seats in the 2020 election.

Prop. 16: California's affirmative action measure fails

Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.

Kentucky: Mitch McConnell defeats Amy McGrath, retains Senate seat

Incumbent Mitch McConnell has won the Kentucky Senate race, according to a projection by FOX News. The six-term senator defeated his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.

Election 2020: Votes still being counted in Maricopa County
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Races are still being decided in Arizona and across the country after a record turnout on Election Day. You can check on your ballot status at beballotready.vote

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election

The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer. 

When do Electoral College votes need to be in?

Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.

Widow of Parkland massacre victim elected to school board

The widow of a teacher killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre has won the election Tuesday to that county’s school board, joining the mother of a slain student.

Alabama: Tommy Tuberville elected to US Senate, flipping seat held by Democrat Doug Jones

Political newcomer Tommy Tuberville bested incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the seat back into Republican hands for the first time since Jones’ improbable 2017 victory over Judge Roy Moore.