What to Know
- In the presidential race, all eyes are on voters in seven battleground states.
- In Maryland, Prince George's County Exec Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat, wins the open U.S. Senate seat, defeating former Gov. Larry Hogan, the Associated Press projects.
- In Virginia, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer wins re-election in the commonwealth's 8th Congressional District, NBC News projects. Meanwhile, incumbent Tim Kaine is also keeping his Senate seat.
- Election night brings watch parties as well as heightened security and road closures. Streets near Howard University are shut down for 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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