https://sputnikglobe.com/20241105/live-updates-2024-us-presidential-election-1120784258.html

LIVE UPDATES: 2024 US Presidential Election

Sputnik International

Americans are heading to the polls today to cast their votes in the highly anticipated presidential election.

2024-11-05T18:45+0000

2024-12-01T13:20+0000

americas

2024 us presidential election

donald trump

kamala harris

https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e8/0b/05/1120784092_0:160:3072:1888_1920x0_80_0_0_1acf5b639b448830e2ff9343ca52907c.jpg

americas

Sputnik International

feedback@sputniknews.com

+74956456601

MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“

252

2024

Sputnik International

feedback@sputniknews.com

+74956456601

MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“

252

News

en_EN

Sputnik International

feedback@sputniknews.com

+74956456601

MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“

252

1920

1080

true

1920

1440

true

https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e8/0b/05/1120784092_171:0:2902:2048_1920x0_80_0_0_154a69888d79b8f8fbdc0ef99ec0ba06.jpg

1920

true

Sputnik International

feedback@sputniknews.com

+74956456601

MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“

252

Sputnik International

2024 us presidential election, united states, republicans, democrats, donald trump, kamala harris, election day

LIVE UPDATES: 2024 US Presidential Election

Americans have cast their votes in the much anticipated presidential election.

The November 5 vote features Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump in a tight contest. Many predict the outcome will hinge on results from seven pivotal swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Follow Sputnik's live updates to learn more!

Table of contents

New firstOld first

22:04 GMT 06.11.2024

Kamala Harris Says She Concedes This Election to Donald Trump

US Vice President Kamala Harris said in an address to supporters that she concedes the election to President-elect Donald Trump, but will continue her fight for American people.

“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign, the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people, a fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at our best,” Harris said on Wednesday.

Harris told her supporters who gathered at Howard University in Washington DC that they “must accept the results of the election.”

20:56 GMT 06.11.2024

OSCE After US Elections Says American Democracy Remains in Good Health

Despite the tough election campaign and harsh rhetoric, the 2024 US presidential elections demonstrated that American democracy is in good health, Vice-President of the Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and member of international election observers Pere Joan Pons said on Wednesday.

"Threats and even cases of political violence have put this country through a stress test, but this election showed again that the democratic processes and democracy in the US remain in good health," Pons said during a press conference.

20:54 GMT 06.11.2024

Biden Calls Trump to Congratulate Him on Election Victory - White House

US President Joe Biden spoke by telephone Wednesday with President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory and invite him to meet at the White House, the White House press pool said.

According to the White House, Biden expressed his commitment to ensure a smooth transition and pointed to the importance of working to "bring the country together."

The White House added that Biden would address the nation on Thursday to discuss the election results and the transition.

20:50 GMT 06.11.2024

Trump, Harris During Phone Call Agree on Need to Unify Americans - Campaign

President-elect Donald Trump during his phone conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday agreed on the need to unify Americans and acknowledged her strength and professionalism.

"President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier today where she congratulated him on his historic victory. President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country," Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign communications director, said in a statement.

18:48 GMT 06.11.2024

Kamala Harris Calls Trump to Congratulate Him on Election Victory - AP

During the call, the vice president discussed with Trump the importance of a peaceful transfer of power, the report said.

Harris is expected to deliver her concession speech before her supporters later in the day. On Tuesday night, she did not come out to supporters at Howard University following the publication of the preliminary data projecting Trump’s victory in the race.

17:51 GMT 06.11.2024

French President Macron Had 'Very Good' Talks With Trump - Report

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had "very good" talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, media reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from the Elysee Palace.

They reaffirmed their desire to work for the return of peace and stability in the world, the report said.

16:54 GMT 06.11.2024

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Congratualtes Trump

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the US presidential election, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.

16:36 GMT 06.11.2024

President of Belarus Congratulates Trump on His Return to the White House

Belorussian President Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House after winning the US presidential election, Belta news agency reports.

16:23 GMT 06.11.2024

Netanyahu Calls Trump to Congratulate Him on His Victory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his electoral victory, the Prime Minister’s Office said, as quoted by The Times of Israel.

16:12 GMT 06.11.2024

No Interference!

US Cyber Agency says there is no evidence of any malicious activity that has a material impact on integrity of election infrastructure.

16:02 GMT 06.11.2024

China Comments on Trump's Win in US Presidential Election

"We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on being elected as president of the United States," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

14:45 GMT 06.11.2024

Guterres Congratulates Trump on Election Win, Stands Ready to Work Constructively

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election, adding that he stands ready to work constructively.

The US presidential election was held on November 5. Despite expectations of a lengthy and arduous contest, Donald Trump was declared the projected winner of the US presidential election by race callers and networks early on Wednesday. According to projections, he secured victory in all swing states. Trump addressed supporters in Florida and declared his victory.

"I commend the people of the United States of America for their active participation in the democratic process. I congratulate President-elect Donald J. Trump and I reaffirm my belief that the cooperation between the United States and the United Nations is an essential pillar of international relations," Guterres said in a statement.

The UN is ready for constructive work with the new administration, the statement read.

"The United Nations stands ready to work constructively with the incoming administration to address the dramatic challenges our world is facing," the statement said.

12:55 GMT 06.11.2024

Abbas Congratulates Trump on Victory in US Elections - Reports

Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas has congratulated Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election, the WAFA news agency reported on Wednesday.

Abbas said he wanted to work with Trump for peace and security in the region, noting the Palestinian commitment to pursuing freedom, self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law.

12:33 GMT 06.11.2024

Trump Media Shares Surge 47% in Pre-Market Trading on Anticipated Election Victory

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, the parent company of Donald Trump-owned social network Truth Social, have risen by nearly 47% in pre-market trading following the release of preliminary results projecting the Republican candidate's victory in the presidential election.

12:31 GMT 06.11.2024

Fico Not Ruling Out That Trump as Next US President May Stop Aid to Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Wednesday that Donald Trump, as the next president of the United States, may stop or significantly reduce the country's aid to Ukraine

"I assume that Mr. President Trump will want to show certain results, since he announced that he is ready to be very active on this issue. His activity can manifest itself in various forms, for example, by stopping or significantly reducing aid if we are talking about Ukraine," Fico told a press conference.

12:30 GMT 06.11.2024

Trudeau Congratulates Trump on Victory in US Election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday congratulated Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election.

The US presidential election was held on November 5. The Democratic Party is represented on the ballot by Vice President Kamala Harris. Most US media vote trackers are already projecting Trump to have secured more than the 270 electoral votes required to win the White House. The Republican has already declared himself winner and received congratulations from multiple world leaders.

"Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations," Trudeau said on X.

11:08 GMT 06.11.2024

CNN Names Trump Projected Winner With 276 Electoral Votes

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is projected to win the US election, gaining 276 electoral votes, according to a projection made CNN.

NBC also calls Trump the projected winner after a series of victories in swing states,

According to the ABC forecast, Trump will win the election with 279 electoral votes.

The New York Times and Associated Press forecast Trump to secure 277 electoral votes, while the CBS projection suggests that Trump will secure 276 electoral votes.

10:51 GMT 06.11.2024

Trump Wins US Election With 277 Votes - AP Forecast

10:23 GMT 06.11.2024

French, German Defense Ministers to Hold Meeting Following US Election Results

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will hold a meeting in Paris following the results of the US presidential election, the French Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

"Following the results of the US elections, a bilateral Franco-German meeting of Defense Ministers will be held at the Brienne Hotel in Paris this Wednesday, November 6th," the ministry said in a statement.

10:18 GMT 06.11.2024

Republicans Already Hold 200 Seats in US House of Representatives - Reports

The US Republican Party has already secured 200 seats in the House of Representatives out of the necessary 218 to hold the majority, according to a projection made by CNN.

In the Senate, Republicans secured a majority, gaining 51 seats.

Democrats hold 172 seats in the House of Representatives.