Live election 2024 updates in the Philadelphia region and the focus on Pennsylvania
Last updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:46PM GMT
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the presidential race by ABC News, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris after securing enough Electoral College votes for a second presidency.
Beyond the presidential race, also voters hit the polls in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware on Tuesday and cast ballots to decide who controls not only the White House, but also Congress, state and local governments.
Here are some local election results in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
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Nov 06, 2024, 7:46 AM GMT
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Nov 05, 2024, 9:24 PM GMT
Philadelphia DA: Behavior at polls 'more aggressive' but no arrests
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday that Election Day behavior at the polls in the city has been 'more aggressive.'
However, Krasner said no arrests have been made.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday the behavior at the polls in the city has been 'more aggressive.'
The D.A.'s office says voters who encounter any irregularities at their polling location can call the DAO Election Task Force hotline at 215-686-9641.
Voters are also encouraged to contact the national nonpartisan Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE.
Voters with questions about the election process should contact the Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office at 215-686-VOTE.
Should voters encounter any violence or physical threats at their polling station, they are urged to call 911 immediately.
Nov 05, 2024, 7:48 PM GMT
Hours extended in one Luzerne Co., Pa. borough after poll opens late
A Pennsylvania judge has ordered Luzerne County to extend polling hours in Laflin Borough.
The voting location in that borough will now close at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The poll there opened late Tuesday, causing some voters to be unable to cast their ballots.
Voting didn't begin until 8:30 a.m., some 90 minutes after the start of voting at 7 a.m. statewide.
Laflin Borough is southwest of Scranton, Pa.
Nov 05, 2024, 7:18 PM GMT
Voting hours extended in western Pa. county after technical issues
A Pennsylvania judge ordered the voting hours to be extended for two hours in Cambria County, Pennsylvania after the location experienced technical issues on Tuesday.
The polls will now close at 10 p.m., per the order, and any ballots cast after 8 p.m. will be cast by provisional ballots.
Cambria County is located just west of Altoona.
Nov 05, 2024, 7:16 PM GMT
Freebies on Election Day include rides, donuts and more
Along with an "I Voted" sticker, some companies are offering perks from a discounted ride to the polls to a free sweet treat on Election Day.
While it's illegal to reward people for voting or paying people to register to vote, these perks are promotions and discounts.
Make sure to check local restaurants, bars and businesses for any Election Day promotions they may have.
Click here for some offers available nationwide:
