Election 2024: Biden to address nation, Trump prepares for 2nd term

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With projections made in most states across the country, ABC News has projected that former President Donald Trump will win the high-stakes presidential match-up against Vice President Kamala Harris. Early Wednesday morning, Trump secured enough Electoral College votes to set himself up for a second presidency, including by flipping the key swing states of Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Beyond the presidential race, voters also hit the polls around the country Tuesday and cast ballots to decide who controls Congress, state and local governments. Reporters from 538 and ABC News followed along every step of the way with live updates, analysis and commentary on the results. Follow our election coverage in full below.

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Nov 06, 2024, 8:59 AM

Track electoral vote count and results map for the presidential election

See how the balance of power is playing out as election results come in:

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ByFritz Farrow, Gabriella Abdul-Hakim and Will McDuffie ABCNews logo
Nov 06, 2024, 9:07 PM GMT

VP Harris arrives at Howard to deliver concession speech

Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade has arrived at Howard University, where she will deliver her concession speech, according to reporters traveling with her.

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Nov 06, 2024, 9:44 PM GMT

Somber mood ahead of VP Harris remarks

At Howard University, where Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to deliver remarks at 4 p.m., the mood is somber and the crowd small.

Supports watch as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington.
Supports watch as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington.

In sharp contrast to the thousands who gathered Tuesday night, just several hundred are present ahead of the speech Wednesday.

Campaign staffers have been spotted, bleary eyed, hugging and catching up. Some have been in tears, the shock visible on their faces.

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Nov 06, 2024, 8:16 PM GMT

JD Vance's wife is set to become history-making second lady

The White House is set to see another history-making vice presidential spouse.

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, is joined by his wife Usha Vance, right, as they arrive for a campaign rally, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, is joined by his wife Usha Vance, right, as they arrive for a campaign rally, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

With Ohio Sen. JD Vance set to become the next vice president, his wife, Usha Vance, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants, is set to be the first Indian American second lady in the White House. She will also be the first Hindu second lady.

Click here to learn more about Usha Vance.

ByMichelle Stoddart ABCNews logo
Nov 06, 2024, 8:13 PM GMT

Biden has spoken to Trump and Harris, White House says

President Joe Biden spoke to Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump by phone Wednesday, according to the White House.

The White House said that Biden "congratulated" Trump on his victory during the call and invited him to a meeting at the White House, adding that the staff would coordinate a specific date for that meeting. Biden also "expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together" during the call, according to the White House.

Additionally, Biden spoke to Harris today and "congratulated" her on her campaign, the White House said, adding that Biden will "address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition" tomorrow.

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