Across America, voters converged on the traditional places of electoral democracy: a public library in Atlanta, a church in Durham, N.C., a VFW post in Butler, Pa. On Detroit’s west side, an elementary school DJ under a tent played Stevie Wonder to herald the big day.

Social media erupted on Election Day when first lady Jill Biden wore a GOP-red colored pantsuit to cast her ballot.

A broad Election Day rally pushed U.S. stocks higher, with shares of consumer-discretionary firms, industrials and utilities leading the way. Major indexes climbed. All 11 S&P 500 sectors gained ground,

For the most part, voting in America is going as planned. But here’s a look at a few of the big surprises, incidents and threats that have unfolded on Election Day.

If you've voted early or plan to vote today, you might be asked to participate in an exit poll. Here's what they are and how they work.

With more political division across the country, voter safety has become a top priority. The focus is on keeping people safe while voting as well as making sure ballots are securely counted.

Voters in the District, Maryland and Virginia explain the choices they made in one of the most important elections in their lifetime.

A guide to what could happen, the stakes for companies and the economy, and how business leaders are preparing for the result — including potential unrest.

Trump Media shares opened at $37.52 on the NASDAQ stock exchange and reached a high of $40.74 at about 10 a.m. EST, dropped to a low of $36.51 an hour later and briefly plateaued above $40 before dropping to $39.36.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he "would like to go" to the SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico, as a federal indictment complicates his re-election bid.

There’s heightened attention on Election Day issues by state and federal authorities with pockets of problems reported, but for the most part, voting has been steady.