Closing summary: here's where things stand
Here’s an overview of where we are this evening:
Donald Trump has won the presidency in a stunning upset that surprised pollsters and media alike.
- Hillary Clinton called Trump to concede the election shortly after Wisconsin was called for the Republican candidate, sealing his victory.
- The former secretary of state did not make a concession speech, instead she allowed advisor John Podesta to tell the crowd at her party in New York’s Javits Center to go home. She’s expected to make a concession speech Thursday early morning, eastern standard time.
- In his victory speech, Trump called for unity, praising Clinton for a hard-fought campaign and saying, “Now it is time for America to heal the wounds of division.”
- Oakland, New York, Los Angeles and Washington DC have seen anti-Trump protests overnight, burning Trump effigies and smashing a window at the Oakland Tribune.
- The Republicans won big all round - maintaining and strengthening its control of the Senate 51-47 after wins in Florida, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Congress also remains Republican controlled 236-191.
- Asian stocks and the US dollar dropped after news of a likely Trump win - and bounced back slightly overnight, but all eyes on the market this morning.
This live blog is now closed. Please stay with us for the aftermath and analysis on US election 2016.
Obama congratulates Trump, invites to White House
US President Barack Obama called Donald Trump, his newly-elected successor, early Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory and invited him to the White House for talks on Thursday, his office said.
Obama also called Hillary Clinton, his one-time secretary of state and fellow Democrat, to express his "admiration for the strong campaign she waged throughout the country," White House press secretary Josh Earnest said in a statement.
Anti-Trump protests across US
Protests against Trump have broken out in cities across the US, including marches in Oakland, Los Angeles, Portland and New York City. At the University of California, Los Angeles, there are reports of hundreds of students gathering.In Oakland in northern California, protesters have started a small fire:Small police presence right now. One SUV trailing. #UCLA pic.twitter.com/4LU0d9MwVS
— Tanner Walters (@tannerbwalters) November 9, 2016
A heated protest ensues in downtown Oakland in response to presidential election results. #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/258ciTrsdf— Oakland North (@northoaklandnow) November 9, 2016
There are also reports of rallies and demonstrations in downtown Portland, in Davis, California and at Columbia University in New York.
PM Sheikh Hasina congratulates Donald Trump
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wrote a letter to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory and extended an invitation to visit Bangladesh.Congratulations come from across the world
FranceMarine Le Pen’s far-right Front National has welcomed the results claiming they herald a new world. Marine Le Pen, who is running for president next spring, has long said Trump’s politics were in French interests, congratulated the “free” American people.RussiaVladimir Putin has sent Trump a telegram to congratulate him, and hopes for joint work to improve US-Russian relations, Russian media reports.United KingdomUkip’s leader Nigel Farage hailed what he described as a revolution in America that has eclipsed the referendum vote to leave the European Union. The US-based British historian Simon Schama said the result was a “calamity for democracy” that will “hearten fascists all over the world”. He also called for a Churchillian figure to mount a fightback.HungaryViktor Orbán, the hardline nationalist leader of Hungary, said Trump’s victory was great news. “Democracy is still alive,” read a post on his Facebook page.NetherlandsThe Dutch far-right leader and MP Geert Wilders expressed his jubilation after early wins for Trump.PhilippinesPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who branded Obama a “son of whore” earlier this year, offered “warm congratulations” to Trump.GermanyThe German defence minister, Ursula von der Leyen, said the emerging results were a “huge shock”. She told broadcaster ARD: “I think Trump knows that this was not a vote for him but rather against Washington, against the establishment.”European UnionThe EU’s foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini was diplomatic. “EU-US ties are deeper than any change in politics,” she tweeted.MexicoMexico’s former presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador called for calm. In s video on Facebook he said Mexico was “a free, independent, sovereign country”. “It is not a colony, it is not a protectorate, it does not depend on any foreign government.”ChinaA spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry said Beijing was looking forward to working with the new administration. “We will work with the new US president to ensure the steady and sound development of bilateral relations so as to benefit the people in both countries as well as around the world,” Lu Kang told reporters at a regular press briefing in the Chinese capital.SwedenSweden’s former prime minister Carl Bildt said 2016 was the year of “double disaster” for the west.ArgentinaArgentina’s foreign minister, Susana Malcorra, said a Trump win would stall moves to improve relations between the countries due to the “more closed, isolationist and xenophobic” model he represented.JapanJapan, a key US ally, said it would work closely with Donald Trump to ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific region. “There is no change to the fact that the Japan-US alliance is the cornerstone of Japanese diplomacy, and Japan will cooperate closely with the US for peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and the world,” the chief cabinet secretary, Yoshihide Suga, told reporters shortly before Trump was confirmed as president-elect.IranThe first official reaction from Iran came from the country’s atomic energy agency. A spokesman from the organisation was quoted by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying that Tehran would continue abiding by last year’s landmark nuclear deal. Behrouz Kamalvandi said: “Iran is prepared for all kind of change” and that the country “would continue implementing the Barjam,”MalaysiaPrime minister Najib Razak – embroiled in a corruption scandal at home that is being investigated in the United States – has sent a very admiring congratulatory message.Trump: This is time for us to come together as one united people
[iframe id="http://www.reuters.com/assets/iframe/yovideo?videoId=370406778"] The crowd won’t let Trump speak, chanting, USA! “Sorry to keep you waiting, complicated business,” Trump says. “Thank you very much.” “I just received a call from secretary Clinton. She congratulated us, it’s about us, on our victory, and I congratulated her and her family on a very very hard fought campaign. She fought it very well. Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude to our country.Clinton called Trump to concede
Both CNN and NBC have reported that Hillary Clinton called Donald Trump to concede the race.Trump wins Wisconsin
Donald Trump has won the state of Wisconsin. Donald Trump secures 270 votes needed to become the next president of the US.Outside of Trump Tower
About 50 people are gathered outside Trump Tower- people who support Trump, people who don’t support Trump, and people who just didn’t have anything better to do. There are about 15 people wearing Trump caps, and there have been a couple of low-key arguments. Both ended with impassioned shouts of “Lock her up”. Ten sanitation department trucks have been parked outside Trump Tower all day, and there is a large police presence here as well. Then a motorcade, believed to be containing Donald Trump, left Trump Tower. A small crowd shouted “Trump” repeatedly at the car as they passed. Two members of the crowd claimed to have seen Trump standing outside one of the cars before they drove off.Clinton chair Podesta sends everyone home
[youtube id="OdXsiFZoGF8"]Republican wins senate race in Missouri
One of the last two outstanding senate races has ended with a Republican victory. Incumbent Roy Blunt has survived by the skin of his teeth and will be heading back to Capitol Hill, along with Pat Toomey, Ron Johnson, Richard Burr, Marco Rubio, John McCain and others.Maine splits electoral votes
Three out of four electoral votes go to Clinton. One vote goes to Trump. A solidly blue state, Obama carried Maine by 17 percentage points in 2008. Maine is one of two states which can split its electoral college votes. Nebraska is the other.Clinton cancels press briefing
#BREAKING Clinton will not speak tonight: campaign chair #ElectionNight— AFP news agency (@AFP) November 9, 2016
Clinton stays in hotel
The reporter assigned to cover Clinton for all the networks has reported that she is staying behind in her hotel, as her campaign manager heads to the Javits Center where her supporters have gathered.Mexico calls a press conference
Mexico’s finance minister Jose Antonio Meade and Central Banker Agustin Carstens have called a press conference at 07:00pm BST on Wednesday. They likely will be discussing the falling value of the peso, and possibly the Wall Donald Trump kept talking about building along the border during his campaign.Trump wins Pennsylvania
Donald Trump has won the Keystone state and its 20 electoral votes, rocketing him toward the White House. He’s at 264 electoral votes and ahead in counting in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona, any of which makes him president.Trump campaign manager starts early victory lap
Things that were true: undercover Trump vote; @mike_pence for VP; Hillary's floor & ceiling r same; rally crowds matter; we expanded the map — Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) November 9, 2016
Live in Clinton HQ
Republicans retain control of House
The Republicans have clinched a majority in the House of Representatives, extending six years of control of the chamber, with Democratic gains looking modest. Votes are still being counted but the Republicans have won at least 218 House seats, more than enough for a majority. Fears among some Republicans that Donald Trump's divisive presidential candidacy would cost them seats down the ballot appear not to have been borne out for the most part. Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate majority are, meanwhile, slipping away as Republicans hang onto key seats in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Indiana and Florida. Democrats kept their seat in Nevada, where Catherine Cortez Masto's win will make her the first Latina US senator.What does Turkey think?
That said, #Turkish Lira has plummeted and opinion polls showed huge majority of ordinary #Turks favoured #Clinton across political spectrum — Mark Lowen (@marklowen) November 9, 2016
Obama: The sun will rise in the morning
In a prepared video statement, President Obama praises democracy no matter which candidate wins tonight. He took to Twitter to advise voters to "see each other not simply as Democrats or Republicans but as fellow Americans".President Obama has a special #ElectionNight message for you: "No matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning" pic.twitter.com/OPH39vqvHE— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) November 9, 2016
Depression strikes Clinton HQ
It seems like only yesterday that Clinton supporters were talking about a "landslide victory", but tonight's close result has proven them wrong. The BBC's Chris Gibson has been speaking to Clinton supporters at her rally in New York, including one supporter who thought tonight's news might make her "throw up".Deflation at the Javits Center pic.twitter.com/2GRM0efBjl— Chris Megerian (@ChrisMegerian) November 9, 2016
Little girl sobbing comforted by mother. Scene from @HillaryClinton event. 2 hours ago she said she cd b POTUS too pic.twitter.com/emHazkv1a0— Heidi Przybyla (@HeidiPrzybyla) November 9, 2016
Few wks ago,Clinton aide told me confident of win or "I don't know this country anymore".2nite they will b thinking that even if narrow win — Kim Ghattas (@BBCKimGhattas) November 9, 2016
What do world's people think?
People's from all around the world posted these Facebook status on US election. Mo Opiyo Mwela in Heidelberg, Germany, thinks this particular election really explains what "caught between a stone and a hard place means”. Abdallah Athumani in Tanzania says: "We are supporting Donald Trump in his Presidential race to the US White House. We need to make America great again." Fatsani Kelvin Nankhwere says this is the beginning of the end of the once greatest nation on earth. But Berthold Gottschalk says: “There is no democracy in America, it is an oligarchy in the sense that the rich and the powerful basically control the system and perpetuate the means by which they maintain that power.” Dave Duvalier says: The people are waking up! Brexit began the revolt, Trump will win it for the US.Cheers at Trump party in Pennsylvania
A lot of very happy faces here at Republican watch party in Hazleton, waiting for the last states to be called pic.twitter.com/VogzXfxZnr— Jessica Lussenhop (@Lussenpop) November 9, 2016
Republicans hold House
The Republicans will solidly hold onto the House of Representatives, the AP projects, with only minor deterioration of their 60-seat majority.BREAKING: Republicans clinch House majority, extending 6-year lock on chamber, while Dems' gains modest. — AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 9, 2016They’re on track to hold the senate too.
Clinton wins Nevada
Hillary Clinton has won Nevada, and its six electoral votes, AP announces. There was strong Hispanic turnout in early voting in the state, enough to sustain her.Watching the returns at 9:45pm. #ElectionNight #MAGA?? pic.twitter.com/HfuJeRZbod— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2016
This team has so much to be proud of. Whatever happens tonight, thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/x13iWOzILL— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 9, 2016
A tale of two parties
Mood darkens at site of Hillary Clinton's hoped-for victory party in New York. Meanwhile, Trump fans celebrate at New York watch party as election results pour in.Mr President my door will always be open, tweets Australian Senator Pauline Hanson
@realDonaldTrump Mr President my door will always be open. Congrats on behalf of Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party of OZ. #MAGA#auspol— Pauline Hanson (@PaulineHansonOz) November 9, 2016
Trump's chance of victory skyrockets on betting exchanges
Trump supporters celebrate as election returns come in at Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump's election night rally in Manhattan, New York, US, November 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Online trading platform PredictIt and bookermaker Paddy Power showed a massive reversal of fortune for US presidential candidates Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton on Tuesday night, as the New York businessman's chances of taking the White House skyrocketed on both.
Trump stunned many political experts, showing a slight edge on Clinton in several swing states after voting had ended in more than two-thirds of the 50 US states, reports Reuters.
Photo: ReutersClinton is edging closer in Michigan, but a win there won't matter if she loses Wisconsin, Arizona and New Hampshire pic.twitter.com/KMyQGYOm9I— Anthony Zurcher (@awzurcher) November 9, 2016
Trump wins Iowa
Trump has scooped up Iowa’s six electoral votes, as it looked he would, the AP reports. There aren’t many electoral votes left to scoop.Iowa projected by ABC News for @realDonaldTrump. Full results: https://t.co/IBpfo5ildt #election2016 pic.twitter.com/johhjBpkgs— BBC US Election (@BBCUSElection) November 9, 2016
Washington projected by ABC News for @HillaryClinton. Full results: https://t.co/IBpfo5ildt #election2016 pic.twitter.com/8rKUQYV0Ul— BBC US Election (@BBCUSElection) November 9, 2016
Trump wins North Carolina
This is a difficult blow to team Clinton. She had looked strong in North Carolina polls, and the state’s moderate Republican and numerous educated white voters were thought to be prime crossover candidates for her to snap up. In short, a Clinton win in North Carolina owing to Trump’s unique un-favorability among centrist voters, it was thought, would secure the state for her. North Carolina awards its 15 electoral votes to Trump.Result Update
Donald Trump has won Idaho. Four more electoral votes for Trump. Clinton wins Hawaii. Four electoral points.Trump wins Florida
Donald Trump has taken Florida’s 29 electoral votes. That is a huge win for him. It means that Clinton is pushed back as tightly as possible against her needed wins in Michigan and Pennsylvania. She’s got no other way now. And it’s just plainly a stunning win for Trump, in a state where he mostly lagged in the polls, had no campaign ground game to speak of, looked bad in early voting, etc. etc.Hillary wins Colorado
Hillary Clinton has won Colorado. Another needed pick up for her. That’s nine electoral votes. And it keeps open a pathway to victory should Michigan play nice. Clinton has also won Virginia, where her running mate Tim Kaine is a senator and former governor. That took a while. Plus 13 for Clinton, much-needed. Donald Trump has won Ohio. That’s a big win for him, where he led in the polls all along but where Democrats made much in the final weeks of a possible victory. That’s 18 more electoral votes for Trump. Donald Trump has won the state of Missouri. Ten more electoral votes for Trump. Clinton wins New Mexico. That was anticipated win for her, but still nice. Five electoral votes for Clinton. Donald Trump has won Montana, as expected. Three more electoral votes from Big Sky country for Trump.The big picture right now
Trump’s having a good night. But results in the key battleground state are still out. Pointing to bright points for Trump, we look to Florida, where he is beating previous performances by Republican candidates in many rural counties and in the Tampa and St Petersburg area, which is a lot of people. We look to Virginia, where the race has yet to be called for Clinton, despite strong returns for her in the populous northern counties. And we look to question marks in the upper Midwest, in Wisconsin and Michigan, states that have not gone for a Republican in a presidential election in the last six elections, but where a lot of support for Trump among white, blue-collar voters could tilt the dynamics of the races this year.Clinton has bright points to point to as well, including that strong performance in Virginia’s northern counties, the fact that portions of Florida yet to count are thought to prefer her strongly, and her solid early voting results in Nevada and elsewhere. She has strong precedent to rely on for possible victory in those aforementioned upper Midwestern states, which help make up her so-called “blue firewall” of states – none of which she has yet lost.It’s still either candidate’s race.Result updates
A bunch of states were just called. Hillary Clinton has won New York, while Donald Trump has claimed Texas, Kansas, North Dakota, Arkansas, South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska. All eyes are still on Florida, where Donald Trump is currently clinging to a razor-thin lead. If he loses Florida, he can’t win the election. But if he can hold on and claim its 29 electoral votes, he’ll have an outside shot at an Electoral College majority. It’s the key to everything. To pull off an election victory, Mr Trump will also need to win North Carolina, where he currently trails, Ohio, which is virtually tied, and a couple more states that lean towards the Democrats. Michigan, Virginia and Pennsylvania are all potential options. “Donald Trump could be our next president,” said Fox News analyst Chris Wallace, looking at the numbers in Florida. It’s still a longshot, but it’s possible.Trump campaign manager projecting confidence
@realDonaldTrump and I Ready to win! pic.twitter.com/OhsdAtNdb8— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) November 9, 2016
Inside Trump's war room
From Trump Tower: @realDonaldTrump @mike_pence watching result come in w the team #MAGA #Elections2016 #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/OFylVYstqj— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) November 9, 2016
Trump picks up Texas, Clinton New York
Clinton wins New York, where senator Chuck Schumer has been re-elected. Trump’s New York dreams have not come true. But neither have Clinton’s Texas dreams. Trump wins Texas, Wyoming, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota, where John Thune has been re-elected to the senate. In Illinois, the Democrats get some good news – they’ve picked up a senate seat, with Representative Tammy Duckworth’s victory over incumbent Mark Kirk.ABC news projection
Clinton wins Connecticut and Arkansas projected for Trump.In other news...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida voters have approved a state constitutional amendment on legalizing medical marijuana.#ElectionDay— Stewart Moore (@Stewartmoore) November 9, 2016
Florida polls right now reminiscent of 2000 Bush vs Gore
Guardian's Richard Wolffe says Florida is looking very vulnerable for Trump. A must win for the GOP, the biggest swing state is leaning positively towards Clinton, he says.@PoliticoRyan No they're not you liar. Panhandle is all red — Comey's successor (@WowIHateIdiots) November 9, 2016
Another six states for Trump, one for Clinton - ABC projections
Clinton is projected to win her home state of New York, but Trump is winning in Texas, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, according to ABC News. Trump is also projected to win the Nebraska state vote - 4 out of 5 electoral college votes. None of these are seen as battleground states, reports BBC.Trump bags Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi
UPDATE: @Reuters report Trump winning Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi. Running total: 57 to Trump, 68 to Clinton #electionday #TenNews pic.twitter.com/WT0OwlA04x— TEN Eyewitness News (@channeltennews) November 9, 2016
Hillary wins Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware
BREAKING: Clinton wins Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington D.C., & Delaware. Trump wins Oklahoma. #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/XvGoGQhxtS— AJ+ (@ajplus) November 9, 2016
1 killed in California shooting
One person has been killed in the shooting that took place earlier in the day near a California polling centre. Read the detailsTrump takes West Virginia
West Virginia is being projected a victory for Trump, adding four more electoral seats to his bag.West Virginia projected by ABC News for @realDonaldTrump. Full results: https://t.co/IBpfo5ildt #election2016 pic.twitter.com/wN8O4iKVQE— BBC US Election (@BBCUSElection) November 9, 2016
Bernie Sanders' election day message to voters
Senator Bernie Sanders, once a fierce rival of Clinton in the Democratic Party's nomination race, have this to say to his followers on Twitter.Today is an election of enormous consequence. I hope everybody gets out to vote. #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/JYYunxLO2R— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 8, 2016
CNN projection: Trump wins Indiana, Kentucky and Clinton takes Vermont
BREAKING: Trump will win KY and IN; Clinton will win VT, CNN projects https://t.co/15RGLqdxpK #CNNElection pic.twitter.com/S78cmHJIHV— CNN (@CNN) November 9, 2016
Shooting near polling centre in California
Several US media reports say a shooting has taken place near a polling centre IN Azusa, California.Just in: Polling Station in Azusa, California on lockdown after shots fired nearby; at least two victims - LA Cty Sheriff #ElectionDay— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) November 8, 2016
Polls close in Indiana and Kentucky
Exit polling results have started coming in. CNN and ABC exit polls say a majority of voters view both candidates unfavourably.‘62% voters cast ballots before Sept’
CNN exit poll says 62% US voters made their choice in the presidential race before September.Donald Trump's victory preparations?
A Donald Trump cake being wheeled into Trump Tower @abc #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/HSkHChfUSA— Jason Volack (@jasonvolack) November 8, 2016
Record turnouts likely
News reports and analysis from across the US suggest that voter turnout might break records in some states in this election. Google Trends reports that searches beginning with "How to vote for…" are at the highest ever rate.Court rejects Trump lawsuit
A Nevada judge rejects a request by Donald Trump's presidential campaign for an immediate order to be issued in its lawsuit over concerns about voting at a polling place in Las Vegas that remained open after polling hours.Republican Party alleges election fraud in Pennsylvania
?BREAKING: Machine Refuses to Allow Vote For Trump in Pennsylvania!! RT the hell out of it! #VoterFraud#voted #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/cQzA2nTKJj— Tennessee GOP (@TEN_GOP) November 8, 2016Hillary's campaign in two minutesAfter a 577-day march to the US presidential election, look at the highs and lows of Hillary Clinton’s campaign – from the day she launched her candidacy on 13 April 2015 to her final rally on Tuesday night [iframe id="https://embed.theguardian.com/embed/video/us-news/video/2016/nov/08/path-election-day-hillary-clinton-video"]Voting problems in North CarolinaThe electronic voting system has been causing problems in North Carolina. Several NC counties - Cleveland, Gates, Orange, Cumberland, Wake, Craven and Forsyth - said election officials were having issues checking people in to vote. The North Carolina State Board of Elections has told the counties to revert to paper-based voting systems.Footage of Donald Trump appearing to look over at Melania’s ballot goes viral
Donald Trump's campaign in three minutesAfter a 511-day march to the US presidential election, a video has been made by the Guardian, take a look at the highs and lows of Donald Trump’s campaign – from the day he launched his candidacy on 16 June 2015 to his final rally on Tuesday night
[iframe id="https://embed.theguardian.com/embed/video/us-news/video/2016/nov/08/donald-trump-campaign-in-three-minutes-video"]Complaint filed against Trump’s son over ballot photoThe Democratic Coalition Against Trump, an arm of the anti-Donald Trump Keep America Great PAC, has filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections after the Republican presidential nominee’s son, Eric Trump, tweeted out a picture of his filled out ballot.
The tweet has since been deleted, but was a violation of a century-old New York state law that prohibits outside documentation of ballots. The law has been interpreted to include cell-phone shots and selfies.‘Defeat him badly' - Bernie SandersClinton's left-wing primaries rival Bernie Sanders has called for voters to defeat Trump "badly". The Vermont senator said earlier it was time to "tell Donald Trump, the billionaire class and huge corporations that they are going to pay their fair share".I hope today we defeat Donald Trump and we defeat him badly. https://t.co/8ttsSwcsnl pic.twitter.com/4Q1JDdglhV— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 8, 2016Trump files lawsuit against election officials in NevadaDonald Trump’s campaign has filed a lawsuit in Nevada state court over the Clark County voter registrar’s decision to keep polling locations open “two hours beyond the designated closing time” to accommodate those who were forced to wait in line for hours to cast early-voting ballots. However, a spokesperson for Clark County said that no voting location hours were extended, and that the county had merely followed standard practice to allow those who had queued up in line by the time polls closed to vote.
Immigrant voters could make the differences
Immigrants are already a top issue in the 2016 presidential race. Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric is by now well known, from his recent attack on Asian Mexican and Muslim immigrants. Immigrant voters could take vital role on the election. Rakibul Hasan, 35-yeas-old Bangladeshi American, masters' student of Political Science at California State University,Los Angels express his feelings on the election: "This year election is very important for immigrants as Republican candidate Mr Trump bring some issues on immigration process. As an immigrant,I am thrilled to know the result of this election. Almost all immigrants will vote for Hilarity undoubtedly. In California, majority of immigrants live here, Hillary will win for sure. Now the question about other States. I believe, if no miracle happen, Hillary will be the 45th president of the United States Of America."'It's mayhem both ways'
Clinton and Trump will watch the election results roll in from New York locations just three kilometres apart. Trump will be based at the New York Hilton Midtown while Clinton has hired the huge Javits Center on the banks of Hudson River. A Hilton staffer told reporters the hotel is booked solid and it will be “mayhem both ways” following the result. “He doesn’t look like he is the type to lose gracefully,” said the man known only as Mark.Voters prepare for victory parties
Voters have donned their merchandise and taken to the streets of New York, prepared to wait until they see a result on Tuesday night. Hillary Clinton supports have lined up outside the Jacob K Javits Convention Centre where she will hold a party after polls close.Times Square is a ghost town
It’s usually one of the busiest places on the planet but Times Square is a ghost town today with theatres closed to encourage people to vote.Times Square, the one place with no lines in NYC today. Broadway shows cancelled to encourage voting. @newscomauHQ #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/1ARFBbNsXs— Charlotte Willis (@lottiewillis) November 8, 2016
The Trumps cast ballot
Republican candidate Donald Trump cast his vote at the Midtown Manhattan precinct, along with his spouse Melania Trump..@realDonaldTrump arrives in New York to cast his ballot #USElection2016 https://t.co/knoMmAZDj8— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 8, 2016“Very good - everything’s very good,” Trump said. “It’s just very good, generally speaking,” he said after being asked about what his campaign has heard about the early returns from battleground states.
Meanwhile, Obama hits the news too
Obama's approval rating today - 54%. Good news for Clinton whose campaign has been about continuing what he started #USElection2016— Amanda Walker (@WalkerSkyNews) November 8, 2016
The headline says it all
On Election Day, the Miami Herald's Editorial Page makes a bold statement: ENOUGH SAID. pic.twitter.com/RrUKzCgdDx— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) November 8, 2016
We asked an economist what could happen if @realDonaldTrump becomes President #USElection2016 https://t.co/zv2fp4xOIx— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 8, 2016
Trump will concede the defeat if the election 'legit and fair'
Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump Jr said his father will concede the result if they are “legit and fair.” Speaking to the reporters, the Republican nominee’s son said, “all we want is a fair fight, not just for this election but for all elections.” “If he loses and it’s legit and fair, and there’s not obvious stuff out there then without question, yes,” Eric said. Trump has repeatedly called the results “rigged” and said he would keep the public “in suspense” about what he would do following the result.Trump on the stakes of the election
On Tuesday Donal Trump admitted to a rare moment of uncertainty saying “who knows what happens ultimately?” “If I don’t win, I will consider it a tremendous waste of time, energy and money.” He claims to have spent $100 million of his own money however electoral estimates put it closer to $66 million.Obama indulges in election day superstition
US president Barak Obama has been spotted on the basketball court at a military base letting off some steam on Tuesday as Joe Biden heads to vote in Delaware. Obama has played basketball on election day since 2008 as part of a superstitious ritual. He voted in Illinois earlier this month.#Obama plays hoops early on Election Day; #Biden votes in Delaware https://t.co/j0VUtnPckg #Election2016 #HillaryClinton pic.twitter.com/DSxtzQ06EW— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 8, 2016
Voting machine reported faulty in Michigan
Voters in Michigan are reporting faults with the optical scan voting system which is used to scan ballot papers. One woman with a voter ID card was turned away after her name could not be found in the database, according to a Facebook post by one voter. Simmons writes in the comments of his post: “The card swiper couldn’t read licenses. The person running it didn’t know how to use it. A woman with her voter ID card couldn’t be found in the database.”Clinton cancels fireworks display
Hillary Clinton’s campaign team has cancelled an election night fireworks display due to take place on the Hudson River in New York just moments after polls closed. “They do have a permit for fireworks, but at this point we believe the fireworks is cancelled,” New York Police Department (NYPD) chief of intelligence Tommy Galati said on election day. He would not respond to questions why, saying only, “I cannot tell you that.”The Clintons are at the voting booth
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and husband ex-president Bill Clinton have just turned up to their local voting booth in Chappaqua, New York. Voters cheered as they arrived. She waved, didn’t speak to media. Clinton is shaking hands with voters. She’s wearing a cream and taupe leather blazer. Crowds are cramming around her with cellphones taking photos, while she makes her vote at the voting booth.Hillary Clinton just cast her vote in Chappaqua, New York https://t.co/9yiYZXshE4 #ElectionDay #CNNelection https://t.co/ZkmA2BZJmu— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman from a major party to vote for herself for president pic.twitter.com/DU8X14JFWP— Dan Merica (@danmericaCNN) November 8, 2016
Lady Gaga shocks with incredible outfit choice
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted an amazing surprise in Lady Gaga’s choice of jacket for her final rally with Hillary Clinton. The outfit the Joanne singer wore was once owned by Michael Jackson. It’s part of her huge collection she bought back in 2012 which she promised to expertly care for.PSA: Lady Gaga is wearing Michael Jackson's outfit that he wore to the White House in 1990! #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/RkPRLpPnpT— Lady Gaga / JOANNE (@stevenartpop) November 8, 2016
Democratic VP nominee Tim Kaine casts ballot
Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Kaine casts his ballot for president in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton, vote shortly after polls opened at 6am at a retirement community near their home. Kaine was cheered by supporters waiting in line. After voting, he spoke to reporters where he encouraged Americans to vote and said that if elected, he and running mate would try and bring the country together. “The sign of a vigorous democracy is one where a lot of people participate,” he said.It's Election Day, and polls are open! Confirm where you'll cast your vote for Hillary: https://t.co/EdM1KBVdGL pic.twitter.com/2oH5lalsP5— Senator Tim Kaine (@timkaine) November 8, 2016
17 states in total now open and voting
Polls are open in GA. Proud to cast my ballot. Longest line ever seen in Peachtree Corners! @jamiedupree pic.twitter.com/YrD7r836rz— Jason Huggins (@Hugdog18) November 8, 2016
Trump speaks with Fox News on election morning
(06.00pm, Tuesday, BD time) “I’ve decided to vote for Trump,” jokes Donald Trump on Fox News’ Fox and Friends this morning. “It’s very exciting. I’ve spoken to you folks for a lot during very successful primaries... I’m a little bit superstitious so when you said please call, I called,” he said. They asked if he’d changed during the campaign. “It’s been an amazing process, about 17 or 18 months since I came up with it... it’s been a beautiful process, the people of this country are incredible, I’ve met the people at every level and they are amazing. People say what have you learned? That’s what I’ve learned: the people are amazing,” said Trump.Obama rally for Clinton in Philadelphia
Standing in front of the building where the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, the nation’s first black president urged American citizens to send the first woman to the White House in their 240-year history. “I’m asking you to vote for this woman, this mother, this grandmother, to be the next president of the United States,” Barack Obama said, introducing Hillary Clinton to tens of thousands of people who braved a chilly Moday night (05.30pm, Tuesday, BD time) in Philadelphia.Four groups to decide Presidential outcome
There are four main voting blocs who will decide the outcome in this year’s Presidential race. They are: Blue collar workers, college educated whites, Latinos and millenials. Rather than create new trends, this divisive race has reinforced trends already present in US society.The town that has already declared for Clinton
The polls have not even opened in most places but the first unofficial result is in. Mark Dindoff is the selectsman for the tiny New Hampshire town of Hart's Location where they already have their results. He told the BBC's Today programme who had won the battle for their 37 votes.Live from New York: voting begins
Clinton running-mate at polling station to cast vote
Tim Kaine, democratic vice-presidential candidate and running-mate of Hillary Clinton has arrived at a polling station in Virginia to cast his ballot, according to this Fox news reporter's tweet..@timkaine has arrived to cast his ballot in Richmond, VA. pic.twitter.com/qeaxjhrlPf— Pat Ward (@WardDPatrick) November 8, 2016
What the American newspapers say
The first US front pages are beginning to appear on election day. Here’s what the New York Post and Daily News had to say. The NT News has also got in on the act, tweeting US media in an appeal for the US voters to move or visit down under.Today's front page: With the race still too close to call, Election Day is finally here https://t.co/3FbdBXDeTl pic.twitter.com/6NRep0Qu1R— New York Post (@nypost) November 8, 2016
Today's front: STOP THE DON CON https://t.co/EPESUH98d2News to voters: Send an unqualified liar home & steady Clinton to the White House pic.twitter.com/Fs3ZZZGYII— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) November 8, 2016
TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE @CNN @nytimes @FoxNews @washingtonpost @USATODAY @WSJ pic.twitter.com/jtkh29sbXY— The NT News (@TheNTNews) November 8, 2016
North Carolina voter analysis
Voters queue around the country
Long lines have been found outside polling stations as voters cast early ballots in record breaking numbers. The first place to vote was the tiny village of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire where eight voters were excited to be among the first to cast their ballots. “It’s very exciting to be the first in the nation,” Russ Van Deursen told AP. “Your vote is right out there in the small little hamlet that we have of seven or eight voters and it feels like you’re a real part of democracy.”
Racist signs spotted in Tennessee
Signs proclaiming “Make America White Again” and “Stop the Muslim Invasion” were spotted beside a road in Cleveland, Tennessee, on the eve of the election. Protesters held the signs with messages like “just say to no to white guilt” and “do something radical”. It comes as authorities are on high alert for tensions that could erupt into violence following the most divisive election campaign in history.A photo posted by KEI (@leoqueen723) on Nov 7, 2016 at 1:18pm PST
