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2024 election LIVE updates: Trump wins the White House in political comeback

November 6, 2024 8:17am EST

Election Day 2024 is here and we're bringing you the latest from pivotal races across the DMV and beyond. Stick with FOX 5 for real-time updates on the presidential race, control of Congress, and when polls close in key states.

Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find

November 6, 2024 7:20am EST

A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment.

Republican Tim Sheehy wins U.S. Senate race for Montana

November 6, 2024 7:18am EST

Tim Sheehy has flipped Montana’s U.S. Senate seat in his first run for public office.

Sarah Elfreth wins US House seat for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District

November 6, 2024 12:09am EST

Democrat Sarah Elfreth won the U.S. House seat for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District, AP calls.

Republican Riley Moore secures West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District seat

November 5, 2024 11:39pm EST

West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has clinched the seat for the state’s 2nd Congressional District, securing a decisive victory over Democrat Steven Wendelin. Moore’s win reflects the district’s strong support for conservative values and his track record of public service in West Virginia.

Ben Cline wins race for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District

November 5, 2024 11:19pm EST

Republican Ben Cline has won reelection to the U.S. House in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District.

John McGuire wins Virginia’s District 5 House race

November 5, 2024 11:17pm EST

Republican John McGuire has won Virginia's U.S. House seat for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, AP calls.

I-83 passes in DC: Ranked-choice voting, semi-open primaries on the way for 2026

November 5, 2024 11:04pm EST

A ballot initiative to introduce ranked-choice voting and semi-open primaries in Washington, D.C. has passed, AP calls.

Kaine wins re-election for Virginia Senate

November 5, 2024 10:32pm EST

Democratic incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine has won a third term in the U.S. Senate, pushing out Republican candidate Hung Cao on Tuesday.

Virginia votes to expand tax exemptions for surviving spouses of soldiers killed in line of duty

November 5, 2024 10:10pm EST

Virginians have accepted a proposal to expand tax exemptions for the surviving spouses of soldiers who died in the line of duty.

Abortion ballot measure passes in Maryland

November 5, 2024 9:59pm EST

Maryland voters passed a ballot initiative to put reproductive rights into the state constitution.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer wins reelection to US House in Maryland 5th District

November 5, 2024 9:48pm EST

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer won the Democratic party nomination in a primary race against three other candidates. Hoyer is a big supporter of economic development and also fights to protect natural resources.

Live Maryland US Senate 2024 election results: Hogan vs Alsobrooks

November 5, 2024 9:34pm EST

Live 2024 election results for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat race between Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan.

Democrat Don Beyer wins reelection in Virginia’s 8th District, AP calls

November 5, 2024 8:28pm EST

Democrat Don Beyer has won reelection to the U.S. House in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.

Crash closes westbound lanes on I-495, leaves one dead and multiple injured

November 5, 2024 8:28pm EST

A fatal multi-vehicle crash on the westbound lanes of Interstate 495 at Route 1 has left one person dead and several others injured, prompting an extended closure of the highway’s thru lanes, Virginia State Police reported Tuesday evening.