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

Last updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:46PM GMT
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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, 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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Nov 06, 2024, 12:53 AM GMT

Judge extends polling location hours in Burlington County due to long wait times

Voters in Burlington County will have until 9 p.m. Tuesday to cast their ballots due to long wait times on Election Day, the New Jersey Elections Office confirmed to ABC News.

The extended hours came at the request of New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin who filed a lawsuit.

The extension only applies to Burlington County.

Read more about the long lines in the county here.

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Nov 06, 2024, 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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Nov 06, 2024, 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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