What to Know
- In the presidential race, VP Kamala Harris won D.C., Maryland and Virginia's electoral votes, while all eyes remain on voters in key battleground states.
- In Maryland, Prince George's County Exec Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat, won the open U.S. Senate seat, defeating former Gov. Larry Hogan, NBC News projects.
- In Virginia, incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine is keeping his seat, defeating GOP challenger Hung Cao, NBC News projects.
- Election night in D.C. means watch parties as well as heightened security and road closures. Streets near Howard University are shut down for VP Kamala Harris’ election night watch party, while others are closed near the White House due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- A man who smelled like fuel showed up to the visitors' center of the U.S. Capitol with a torch and a flare gun earlier today, prompting police to close the building to tours amid heightened security. The 28-year-old Michigan man had papers he intended to deliver to Congress but it was unclear if the incident was tied to the election, police said.
- Nationwide election updates: Follow the latest national election news here.
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