Live election 2024 updates in the Philadelphia region and the focus on Pennsylvania

Last updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:22AM GMT
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Tuesday is Election Day and Pennsylvania is key in the 2024 presidential election, as its 19 electoral votes offer the largest prize among the swing states expected to determine the Electoral College outcome.

The two candidates deadlocked in Pennsylvania, according to ABC News.

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate will help determine control of the chamber. There is also a focus on Senate races in New Jersey and Delaware. Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins.

Now, it's up to voters.

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Nov 06, 2024, 1:07 AM

LIVE Election Results

Get the latest election results on the race for president and races in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

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12:36 AM GMT

Interactive Map: Election results for local and national races

Voters in the Delaware Valley cast their ballots Tuesday for President, the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate in all three states, in addition to statewide races.

We have interactive maps for the race for president along with races in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

See more HERE.

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12:08 AM GMT

Paul Rudd supports college voters as they wait in long lines at Villanova University

Actor Paul Rudd visited Villanova University on Tuesday, where students and residents waited longer than two hours to vote.

He handed out water and snacks, thanking voters along the way.

Paul Rudd supports college voters as they wait in long lines at Villanova University

"It is crazy, we've been waiting out here for two hours, now they got Paul Rudd out here," said Erin Spillane, a Villanova senior.

Pennsylvania is a critical swing state in this election, drawing a lot of attention from both sides as candidates and celebrities visited the state multiple times leading up to Election Day.

In the last two elections, the candidate who won Pennsylvania won the election.

Students at Villanova said they were grateful to be able to cast their vote on campus.

"It's really a great experience that they can make it so convenient for students," said Dean Mullin, a sophomore.

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Nov 05, 2024, 11:38 PM GMT

Rep. Wild faces tough re-election battle against State Rep. Mackenzie

In Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild is facing state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.

Wild, a former city government lawyer, won by fewer than 2 points in 2022 and is a perennial target for Republicans.

Susan Wild facing Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District

Economic issues and immigration are big issues here, according to Mackenzie. He currently represents part of the district in the state house.

Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district covers all of Lehigh and Northampton counties and parts of Monroe County. It's a very diverse district centered around Allentown.

The latest polling from Muhlenberg College, which was from about a month ago, showed Wild ahead of McKenzie by six points.

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Nov 05, 2024, 11:06 PM GMT

DA Krasner responds after Trump posts about cheating in Philadelphia

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is challenging Donald Trump to provide proof after the Republican presidential candidate baselessly claimed there is talk of "massive cheating' in the city.

Trump posted on social media Tuesday afternoon that there is "a lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia," despite no evidence to support those claims.

In a statement released Tuesday evening, Krasner said:

"The only talk about massive cheating has come from one of the candidates, Donald J. Trump. There is no factual basis whatsoever within law enforcement to support this wild allegation. We have invited complaints and allegations of improprieties all day.

"If Donald J. Trump has any facts to support his wild allegations, we want them now. Right now. We are not holding our breath."

In another statement, the Pennsylvania Department of State said "Pennsylvania counties, including Philadelphia, are running a safe and secure election."