Election results will impact how lawmakers make decisions at the end of this year

September 27, 2024 - 4:40am EDT
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Congress is heading home for recess -- swapping the halls of the Capitol for the campaign trail. They won’t be back until after the election.

Nov 5 - 4:16pm EST

Across the country, voters are casting ballots that will determine which party controls Congress, who the governor will be in 11 states and plenty of ballot initiatives.

Nov 5 - 2:40pm EST

Voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational use. Earlier this year, Pew reported that 88% of U.S. adults said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.

Nov 5 - 2:40pm EST

Voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational use. Earlier this year, Pew reported that 88% of U.S. adults said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.

Nov 5 - 10:21am EST

Election Day voting has begun in many parts of the country. We are getting an update from a polling place in the swing state of Georgia.

Nov 5 - 7:50am EST

It's Election Day and both presidential candidates have concluded their campaigns. Here's everything you need to know including how NPR calls the races. And, advice on reducing political stress.

Nov 5 - 7:17am EST

Even though Guam doesn't have a say in the presidential election, its citizens still come out and vote for the country they love.

Nov 5 - 5:14am EST

In the final hours before the 2024 election season closes, the presidential campaigns are reaching out to voters in key swing states including North Carolina, Michigan and Nevada.

Nov 5 - 5:00am EST

While the office of vice president is the second-highest position in the government, making it to the Oval Office has historically been a leap.

Nov 5 - 5:00am EST

Many of former President Donald Trump’s supporters don’t believe he lost in 2020. Despite a close race again in 2024, Trump and allies still falsely claim the only way he loses is because of cheating.