Live state-by-state results from the Associated Press.
Election 2016
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Trump takes 1 of Maine’s 4 electoral votes, in a first for the state
Hillary Clinton wins the state, but Donald Trump wins in the 2nd Congressional District as Maine splits its electoral votes for the first time.
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Republicans control U.S. House for 2 more years with wins in key districts
With Donald Trump rousing opposition in many suburban and ethnically diverse districts, Democrats hoped to gain a dozen seats or more.
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One dead, 2 injured in shooting near Calif. voting site
The motive of the shooting was unknown and it was unclear if it had anything to do with the election.
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Republicans hold key seats to keep their majority in Senate
Democrats grab a Republican-held seat in Illinois, but face being in the minority in Congress for years to come.
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Donald Trump wins the White House with stunning upset over Hillary Clinton
The political outsider completed his improbable quest with victories in key states including traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania. World financial markets reacted by dropping sharply, but are recovering.
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At Portland polling places, voting is sweetened by homemade treats
The Italian Heritage Center offered an elaborate spread of sweets and dinners to go. At First Baptist Church in North Deering, tray after tray of homemade cookies – all free.
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Susan B. Anthony died without the right to vote. Now her tombstone is covered in ‘I voted’ stickers.
Rochester’s mayor says pasting stickers on Anthony’s grave has become a “rite of passage for many citizens.”
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Voters report long lines, intimidation and confusion in some parts of the country
While voting appears to be proceeding normally in many locations, some voters in Florida said they had encountered aggressive, intimidating behavior, according to a group monitoring election issues.
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‘So glad it’s over’: Americans make their choice for president
Almost 45 million people cast ballots in advance of Election Day after 2 years of campaigning by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.