election day

Follow our coverage for the latest updates after NBC News projected Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States: This evening, the kid from Scranton took center stage. Joe Biden, a former city council member, U.S. Senator and vice president, addressed the people of the United States as president-elect. “Folks, the people of this nation have...

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the state of Pennsylvania Saturday, according to NBC News projection, putting him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.

New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota voted on Election Day to authorize the use of recreational marijuana, while Mississippi made medicinal use legal. Ryan Vandrey, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins University, breaks down the ripple effect of this green wave.

The U.S. stock market has rallied since Election Day, despite the angst in our country over the ongoing vote count. Tom Essaye, the founder of Sevens Report Research, explains why the U.S. stock market is reacting so positively to the presidential election and what it means for the future.

What to know on Election Day in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

The District is reporting huge early voting numbers. News4’s Mark Segraves explains when officials will begin counting the votes.

As polls open across the country, President Donald Trump has a planned stop in Virginia before heading back the White House. Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Pennsylvania before returning to Delaware.

Businesses have boarded up just in case expected protests turn violent. Adam Tuss reports.

There’s still time to cast your vote.  Voting season began weeks ago but there’s still time to make your voice heard. Here’s how you can vote in person or submit your mail-in ballot on Election Day in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.  One note as the COVID-19 pandemic continues: Be prepared to follow guidelines on wearing a mask...

For countries around the planet, the presidency of Donald Trump in its first term has been, it is safe to say, a singular experience to watch

U.S. voters are not the only ones to anxiously await the results of the 2020 presidential elections. World leaders and policy makers from countries like Russia, China, the U.K. and more are waiting to see if Donald Trump will retain his presidency and an unpredictable administration, or if Joe Biden will start his first term, bringing with him his experience...

FedExField is expecting about 5,000 people to show up and vote on Election Day. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

As the final Election Day closes in, Americans are exhausted from constant crises, on edge because of volatile political divisions and anxious about what’s to come

More than 111,000 voters have participated in early voting in Prince George’s County. Longer lines and waits led to some accessibility issues for seniors and those with disabilities. With another high turnout expected for in-person voting Tuesday, Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins shows how the county is working with the parks department to help get voters inside the...

Judging by the plywood, it’s shaping up to be an Election Day like no other.

The National Guard is also standing by to assist D.C. police. News4’s Justin Finch reports.

With Election Day just two days away, some local groups are preparing for demonstrations on Tuesday and beyond. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke to an organizer with Shutdown DC about their plans.

Nearly 68% of American adults say the 2020 presidential election is a significant source of stress in their lives, according to a new Harris poll. Vaile Wright of the American Psychological Association joined LX News to respond to your questions about stress and share wellness tips ahead of Election Day.