Biden added to his margin in Fulton County, Ga., which includes most of Atlanta. He now leads by 7,248 votes in the state, with more than 98 percent of votes reported. See Georgia results ›
Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff who abided by Trump’s efforts to play down the coronavirus throughout the summer, has contracted the virus himself, a senior administration official said. Read more ›
Biden didn’t get to deliver a victory speech tonight, but he says as he concludes his brief remarks, “I hope to be talking to you tomorrow.”
Biden tries to lower the temperature: “We may be opponents, but we’re not enemies. We’re Americans." He adds, “We have to put the anger and the demonization behind us.”
Biden urges patience as votes are counted: “We’re proving again what we’ve proved for 244 years in this country: Democracy works. Your vote will be counted.”
Biden says Americans have “given us a mandate for action.” He adds, “They made it clear they want the country to come together.”
The numbers “tell us a clear and convincing story,” Biden says in Wilmington. “We’re going to win this race.”
Election officials in both Philadelphia and Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) have stopped counting for the night and will resume Saturday morning. See Pennsylvania results ›
The elections chair in Erie County, Pa., said about 1,500 provisional ballots were cast there, and they’ve been about evenly split Trump-Biden. Biden’s lead will change little. See Pennsylvania results ›
Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) just announced a new batch of ballots counted: 7,300 for Biden, 1,875 for Trump. Biden’s lead in Pennsylvania increases to 27,130 votes. See Pennsylvania results ›
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‘We’re Going to Win This Race,’ Biden Says
- Joe Biden stood on the cusp of the presidency, seizing a lead over President Trump in both Pennsylvania and Georgia and building on his lead in Nevada.
- Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes would put Mr. Biden past the threshold for victory. The Supreme Court gave Mr. Trump a small win in the state’s count.
- Speaking in Wilmington, Del., Mr. Biden claimed a “mandate for action” on key issues. But he also urged calm as the results came in. Here’s the latest.
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Biden added to his margin in Fulton County, Ga., which includes most of Atlanta. He now leads by 7,248 votes in the state, with more than 98 percent of votes reported. See Georgia results ›
Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff who abided by Trump’s efforts to play down the coronavirus throughout the summer, has contracted the virus himself, a senior administration official said. Read more ›
Biden didn’t get to deliver a victory speech tonight, but he says as he concludes his brief remarks, “I hope to be talking to you tomorrow.”
Biden tries to lower the temperature: “We may be opponents, but we’re not enemies. We’re Americans." He adds, “We have to put the anger and the demonization behind us.”
Biden urges patience as votes are counted: “We’re proving again what we’ve proved for 244 years in this country: Democracy works. Your vote will be counted.”
Biden says Americans have “given us a mandate for action.” He adds, “They made it clear they want the country to come together.”
Mark Meadows, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Has the Coronavirus
Mr. Meadows aided President Trump’s efforts to play down the virus this summer. A campaign adviser and four other White House aides also tested positive.
Senate Majority Hangs in the Balance as Georgia Race Goes to Runoff
Senator David Perdue will face a January runoff in his re-election race. That and a second Georgia runoff are likely to decide who controls the Senate.
The Electoral College Is Close. The Popular Vote Isn’t.
The uncertainty in spite of the public’s clear preference has stoked some Americans’ anger at a system in which a minority can claim a majority of power.
Biden’s Team Steps Up Transition Plans
Joe Biden’s advisers and allies have moved rapidly to map out hiring in critical roles, especially those overseeing the coronavirus response.
Praying, Dancing, Waiting: Americans Hang On for the Election’s End
Some in Philadelphia danced as Joe Biden pulled ahead in their state. Trump supporters held out hope.
How ‘Defund the Police’ Upended Competitive New York Races
Democrats are debating whether the party’s stances alienated moderates, but progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged that narrative.
