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.

Alabama: Tommy Tuberville elected to US Senate, flipping seat held by Democrat Doug Jones

Political newcomer Tommy Tuberville bested incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the seat back into Republican hands for the first time since Jones’ improbable 2017 victory over Judge Roy Moore.

Iowa: Joni Ernst defeats challenger Theresa Greenfield, keeps Senate seat

Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst will remain seated on Capitol Hill after defeating her Democratic opponent, Theresa Greenfield, in a close race, according to a FOX News projection.

Montana: Sen. Steve Daines fights off challenge from Gov. Steve Bullock

Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will remain in Congress after beating his Democratic opponent, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, in the state’s most expensive race, according to the Associated Press.

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.

North Dakota legislature candidate who died from COVID-19 wins election

A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died from COVID-19 in October won his election Tuesday night.

Lucy McBath wins reelection in Georgia's 6th Congressional District

Democrat Lucy McBath will be serving a second term representing Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.

Called races for U.S. House in Georgia

Ballots continue to be counted, but already there are some winners to announce for U.S. House representing Georgia.

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.

List of Georgia polling locations open late on Election Day

The Georgia Secretary of State says they have not been seeing the issues that plagued voting back in June. 

Polls in Spalding County open late due to technical problems with voting machines

A judge ruled the polls in Spalding County must stay open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday after technical issues prevented people from voting during the early morning hours. The decision was made to keep the polls open longer to allow everyone the opportunity to vote.

Loeffler, Warnock head to runoff election for U.S. Senate

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler  and Democrat Raphael Warnock are headed to a Jan. 5 runoff in the special election for Loeffler's U.S. Senate seat. They're the top two finishers in a crowded field that also included Republican Rep. Doug Collins.

Colorado: Democrat John Hickenlooper flips crucial Senate seat

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is projected to win the Senate seat in the state of Colorado, flipping a crucial spot from Republican to Democrat, according to FOX News.

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.

Joe Biden to address nation in Wilmington on Election Night

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spent Election Day campaigning in his hometown of Scranton. He also made a stop in Philadelphia before heading back to Wilmington where he is expected to speak Tuesday night. 

South Carolina: Lindsey Graham holds Senate seat, fends off Jaime Harrison

His platform included expanding Medicaid and replacing current U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Harrison became the first African American to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party in 2013.

QAnon promoter Majorie Taylor Greene wins seat in Congress

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican businesswoman known to have peddled in racist tropes and baseless QAnon conspiracy theories, has been formally voted in to represent Georgia’s 14th Congressional District on Tuesday.

2020 election results: Presidential winner may not be known on Election Day

Many states have made it easier to request a mail ballot amid the coronavirus pandemic and concerns about crowded polling places. But mail ballots generally require more time to process than ballots that are cast in person.