08:25 a.m.: Fox News and Reuters call presidential race after Pennsylvania moves to Trump column making him 47th president-elect.
07:40: Trump projected to win Georgia, putting him on the cusp of the necessary 270 electoral college votes.
07:00: Sources from Trump's circle tell Israel Hayom: Trump won. Sources from the Democratic side say, "We've all but lost hope."
Video: Trump welcomed by supporters at Mar-a-Lago / Credit: Social media
06:50: AP projects Harris victory in Virginia.
06:23 AP projects North Carolina, a crucial swing state, will be in Trump's column. He is leading almost all remaining swing states, commanding a lead of 230-187 in the electoral college.
4:39: Trump has a total of 178 electoral votes so far; Harris 99.
03:10: Harris in the lead as first votes in Pennsylvania, Michigan are being counted. Too early to call.
02:58 a.m.: Trump has a total of 90 electoral votes so far; Harris 27.
02:38 a.m.: Georgia has Trump in the lead with 6% of the vote counted; in NC, Harris has a lead with less than 10% of the vote counted.
02:36 a.m.: NC, GA, NH, critical swing states, start counting votes as polls close. CNN says it is too early to call the race in any one of them.
Tuesday
12:30 p.m: Kamala Harris has began delivering a speech at the Democratic Convention Center, expressing gratitude to campaign volunteers.
9:55 p.m: The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, spoke at a campaign event in Michigan, stating that his wife will win the election. "I want to look at Kamala and say, 'Honey, you are the President of the United States.'"
9:03 p.m: Washington: A man armed with a fireworks launcher and carrying flammable materials was arrested at the Capitol building on suspicion of intending to start a fire, according to Reuters.
8:57 p.m: The FBI released a special statement acknowledging fake threats of a terrorist attack, allegedly targeting areas where polling stations are located in several states. It is believed the threats were sent from Russian email addresses.
7:39 p.m.: The Harris campaign raised alarm about possible voting irregularities, urging supporters: "If you encounter any issues at the polls, call our Voter Assistance Hotline." The campaign also asked supporters to share voting information on social media and tag friends heading to the polls today.
7:35 p.m.: Georgia state officials report bomb threats at two polling locations. A state source indicated the threats originated from Russia.
Trump: "I would like to tell all of the people that are in line to stay in line. Democrats, if they like, they can leave. But I'd like the Republicans to stay in line." pic.twitter.com/ISmVjHOwFD
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) November 5, 2024
7:03 p.m.: Trump: "I would like to tell all of the people that are in line to stay in line. Democrats, if they like, they can leave. But I'd like the Republicans to stay in line."
6:48 p.m.: Former President Trump is now casting his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, accompanied by his wife Melania. (Ido Ben Porat)
6:22 p.m.: Republican campaign sources tell Israel Hayom there is optimism, and even beyond cautious optimism, as Election Day begins in the US. Campaign officials say voter turnout in battleground states, early voting patterns, and other statistical indicators suggest former President Donald Trump has a greater chance of reaching 270 electoral votes by tonight. "It resembles 2016 much more than 2020," one Republican source said.
5:50 p.m.: Kamala Harris' campaign team has launched a dedicated X page for Election Day, encouraging citizens to vote and make their voices heard.
5:10 p.m.: Democratic candidate Kamala Harris posted an urgent appeal to her supporters: "Today is your last chance to make an impact in this election. Help reach every last voter before polls close."
Today is your last chance to make an impact in this election. Help reach every last voter before polls close: https://t.co/fI8FyHWp46 pic.twitter.com/AN1D9zE2C5
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 5, 2024
5:02 p.m.: Republican candidate Donald Trump posted on his X account this morning ahead of US Election Day: "It's officially Election Day! This will be the most important day in American History. Voter enthusiasm is through the roof because people want to Make America Great Again. That means lines are going to be long! Stay in line! The Radical Communist Democrats want you to pack up and go home. Together, we are going to have a tremendous victory and make America great again!"
It is now officially ELECTION DAY! This will be the most important day in American History.
Voter enthusiasm is THROUGH THE ROOF because people want to Make America Great Again. That means lines are going to be long!
I need you to deliver your vote no matter how long it takes.…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2024
4:54 p.m.: A sense of complacency is evident in Florida, a Republican state known for supporting Trump. Israel Hayom's correspondent reports from the Arena where Donald Trump's election night rally will be held. (Ariel Kahana, reporting from Florida)
