What to Know
- The sun has set on Election Day — but the polls are still open.
- For the D.C. area, tonight brings watch parties as well as heightened security. Streets near Howard University are shut down for Kamala Harris’ election night watch party. Here’s a full list of street closures.
- A man who smelled like fuel showed up to the visitors' center of the U.S. Capitol with a torch and a flare gun, 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.
- In the presidential race, all eyes will be on voters in seven battleground states.
- Election Day freebies around the DMV include discounted rides to the polls, food deals and drink specials.
- When do polls close? In Virginia, that's at 7 p.m. In D.C. and Maryland, it's 8 p.m. If you're in line when polls close, stay in line — you can still vote.
- Nationwide election updates: Follow the latest national election news here.
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