Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs

The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.

Colorado: Democrat John Hickenlooper flips crucial Senate seat

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is projected to win the Senate seat in the state of Colorado, flipping a crucial spot from Republican to Democrat, according to FOX News.

Vegas odds for Presidential election turn toward Trump

Heading into Tuesday morning, Vegas odds had Biden as a strong favorite. Now, the tables have turned for those who predicted a President Trump victory.

Joe Biden to address nation in Wilmington on Election Night

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spent Election Day campaigning in his hometown of Scranton. He also made a stop in Philadelphia before heading back to Wilmington where he is expected to speak Tuesday night. 

South Carolina: Lindsey Graham holds Senate seat, fends off Jaime Harrison

His platform included expanding Medicaid and replacing current U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Harrison became the first African American to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party in 2013.

Austin voters approve Prop A, or Project Connect, and Prop B

Austin voters decided to approve Proposition A or Project Connect, a potential solution for traffic, mobility, and climate change.

Republican John Cornyn wins re-election in Texas Senate Race

Republican Senator John Cornyn is up for re-election this year. Democratic candidate MJ Hegar is challenging him in the race for Texas Senate.

Over 43,000 people voted on 2020 Election Day in Travis County

A big election that has brought a big turnout. The Travis County Clerk’s Office said that at 6 PM, more than 47,000 voted on Tuesday.

2020 election results: Presidential winner may not be known on Election Day

Many states have made it easier to request a mail ballot amid the coronavirus pandemic and concerns about crowded polling places. But mail ballots generally require more time to process than ballots that are cast in person.

Judge orders USPS to sweep for delayed ballots in key battleground states

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the United States Postal Service to sweep some of its facilities Tuesday afternoon in search of delayed ballots.

Election Day 2020: Americans cast final ballots in race between Trump, Biden

Millions of voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, as well as other key races that could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott becomes first Republican governor to acknowledge voting for Biden

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he voted for Joe Biden for president, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to acknowledge voting for the Democratic presidential candidate.

Abbott confirms Texas National Guard deployed ahead of Election Day

Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that the Texas National Guard will be used to protect cities if there are violent protests following the election.

Election Day: Mariachi bands play for voters waiting in line

As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.

Election Day robocalls are voter suppression tactic, officials warn

FBI officials were investigating a series of robocalls across multiple states that purportedly urge people to “stay home and stay safe” on Election Day.