When do Electoral College votes need to be in?
Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.
Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.
Presidency hangs in the balance as battleground states count final votes
Artemus Ward, political science professor at Northern Illinois University, talks about his takeaways from Election Day and where the race could go next.
Artemus Ward, political science professor at Northern Illinois University, talks about his takeaways from Election Day and where the race could go next.
Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
Kim Foxx claims victory in Cook County State's Attorney race
Kim Foxx has been re-elected as Cook County State's Attorney.
Kim Foxx has been re-elected as Cook County State's Attorney.
Vegas odds for Presidential election turn toward Trump
Heading into Tuesday morning, Vegas odds had Biden as a strong favorite. Now, the tables have turned for those who predicted a President Trump victory.
Heading into Tuesday morning, Vegas odds had Biden as a strong favorite. Now, the tables have turned for those who predicted a President Trump victory.
DC voters approve decriminalizing ‘magic mushrooms,’ other psychedelics
D.C. residents have approved a measure that will effectively decriminalize “magic mushrooms” and other organic psychedelic drugs.
D.C. residents have approved a measure that will effectively decriminalize “magic mushrooms” and other organic psychedelic drugs.
Democrats Biden, Durbin, Newman win in Illinois
Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.
Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.
Durbin re-elected to the US Senate: AP
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second highest ranking Democratic senator, was re-elected into the Senate Tuesday night.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second highest ranking Democratic senator, was re-elected into the Senate Tuesday night.
17 suburban precincts extend voting until 8:00 p.m.
The Clerk's Office has received a court order to permit 17 suburban Cook County precincts to extend voting by one hour to 8:00 p.m. because of polling place changes and late openings.
The Clerk's Office has received a court order to permit 17 suburban Cook County precincts to extend voting by one hour to 8:00 p.m. because of polling place changes and late openings.
Wabash Avenue bridge near Trump Tower blocked for election night
City officials have blocked access to the Wabash Avenue bridge Tuesday evening in a preemptive move to ward off election-night unrest near Trump Tower.
City officials have blocked access to the Wabash Avenue bridge Tuesday evening in a preemptive move to ward off election-night unrest near Trump Tower.
Republican Holcomb wins reelection as Indiana governor
Republicans won continued control of the Indiana governor’s office as voters cast the final ballots Tuesday, although Democrats had some chances to claw back to greater political relevance in the state.
Republicans won continued control of the Indiana governor’s office as voters cast the final ballots Tuesday, although Democrats had some chances to claw back to greater political relevance in the state.
Sprinkler floods West Town polling place, ballots believed safe
A faulty sprinkler system flooded a West Town polling place Tuesday afternoon, forcing voters to relocate to a new site.
A faulty sprinkler system flooded a West Town polling place Tuesday afternoon, forcing voters to relocate to a new site.
Judge orders USPS to sweep for delayed ballots in key battleground states
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the United States Postal Service to sweep some of its facilities Tuesday afternoon in search of delayed ballots.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the United States Postal Service to sweep some of its facilities Tuesday afternoon in search of delayed ballots.
‘That’s why you should vote’: Man reunites with lost cat on Election Day thanks to local voter
The cat had been missing for the past six weeks, before a local voter recognized him from missing flyers put up by his owner on Election Day.
The cat had been missing for the past six weeks, before a local voter recognized him from missing flyers put up by his owner on Election Day.
Election Day 2020: Americans cast final ballots in race between Trump, Biden
Millions of voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, as well as other key races that could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Millions of voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, as well as other key races that could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott becomes first Republican governor to acknowledge voting for Biden
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he voted for Joe Biden for president, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to acknowledge voting for the Democratic presidential candidate.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he voted for Joe Biden for president, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to acknowledge voting for the Democratic presidential candidate.
Coronavirus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows 2020 election
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motorists warned of disruptions across Chicago due to Election Day protests
Several areas in Chicago could see traffic disruptions Tuesday evening as protestors hit the streets on Election Day.
Several areas in Chicago could see traffic disruptions Tuesday evening as protestors hit the streets on Election Day.
Election Day: Mariachi bands play for voters waiting in line
As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.
As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.