Balance of power: Republicans retain control of House, Senate

Democrats are looking to take back control of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives from the GOP, who maintained a majority in each after the last election cycle.

Clinton beats Trump in swing state of Virginia; Comstock defeats Bennett

Freshman Republican Barbara Comstock has won re-election in Virginia's 10th Congressional District, fending off a strong challenge from Democrat LuAnn Bennett.

Clinton takes Maryland; Van Hollen wins Senate

Maryland's elections administrator says overall voter turnout in the state has been "extraordinary."

Race for President: Updated electoral map

Get real-time election night updates on the race for the White House. 

What time do the polls close? List by state

Here's a complete list of the poll closing times across the United States on Election Day. All times have been adjusted to Eastern Standard Time. 

Women leave 'I Voted' stickers at Susan B. Anthony grave

A steady stream of voters have been visiting the gravesite of Susan B. Anthony on this Election Day, with dozens leaving behind their “I Voted” stickers.

George W. & Laura Bush didn't vote for Trump or Clinton

George W. Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, did not vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump or Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday.

Colorado voter in labor drops off ballot en route to hospital

A Colorado couple who were preparing for the arrival of their first baby didn’t let early labor pains stop them from casting their votes on Friday, as they made a quick pit stop to drop off their ballots before continuing on to the hospital.

Video: 2 topless women protest at Trump voting site

Video shared on social media shows two topless women protesting as they are lead out of a polling site in New York City.

On election night, Hillary Clinton stands under real glass ceiling in NYC

The symbol of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has been shattering that proverbial glass ceiling. And on Election Night, she's found one-- literally-- to stand under on what could be the biggest night of her life.

Election Day 2016: Americans choose between Clinton and Trump

A polarized America went to the polls Tuesday to pick its 45th president, choosing to elect either Hillary Clinton as the nation's first female commander in chief or billionaire businessman Donald Trump after a long and rancorous campaign that upended U.S. politics.

Where and when to cast your ballots on Election Day in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Election Day is here - so if you didn’t vote early - now is your chance to cast your ballot! The weather couldn’t be better with sunny skies and temperatures near 70 degrees expected on Tuesday. Find your polling place and get the info you need to cast your ballot in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Ballot selfies in DC, MD & VA: Are they legal?

If you're heading out to vote today – make sure you are clear on whether or not taking a selfie at your polling place could get you in trouble. Here are the rules concerning photos and videos at polling places in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Trump, Clinton split early votes in tiny New Hampshire towns

Donald Trump is off to a very early lead in the 2016 presidential election, winning over the voters of three New Hampshire precincts by a 32-25 margin over Hillary Clinton.

Clinton, Trump sprint to finish in final campaign appeals

Straining toward the finish line of the wildly unpredictable White House race, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump blitzed through battleground states Monday in a final bid to energize supporters. Clinton urged voters to embrace a "hopeful, inclusive, bighearted America," while Trump called for support to "beat the corrupt system."

Fake news stories surge during election season

You have seen them and perhaps even shared them. Fake news stories are surging on social media in the lead up to the election.