US Election 2016
Trump - 266 Electoral Votes
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming
Clinton - 219 Electoral Votes
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC
08/11/16 Reverse order Timestamp format
Election night is well and truly underway, and this haunting Donald Trump cake is headed into Trump tower.
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There has been some stories emerging from the voting already, with Massachusetts Governnor Charlie Baker stating he didn't vote for either candidate when he went to the booth
http://www.newstalk.com/Massachusetts-Governor-goes-to-the-poll-but-doesnt-vote-for-either-presidential-candidate
Trump says he's watching the election unfold from the comfort of Trump Tower, but still has time to tweet...
As it turns out, Trump added a very important 'r' there
What a difference an "r" makes: Jake Tapper fact-checks Donald Trump's tweet http://cnn.it/2feaMlk #CNNElection pic.twitter.com/y4txJZ7P5l
And in case you were in any doubt that it's election night, there's a poo emoji on Donald Trump's website
The Trump campaign got themselves a bit of an irked response from a judge today
A caption contest waiting to happen
This picture is everything. pic.twitter.com/m9Blodj90f
NBC exit polls are coming in showing that 54% of voters an unfavourable opinion of Clinton, the figures show.
That percentage rises to 61% for Trump. Meanwhile, 59% of voters do not think Clinton is trustworthy, whereas 64% don't believe Trump has the temperament to serve as president.
Fair to say neither of these are particularly popular candidates.
- With #StereoTypicalTrump, voters can hear the Republican candidate's contradictions in surround sound #USElection http://bit.ly/2fvKhWF pic.twitter.com/G0jvVKqZRe
Polls are closing in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, and Vermont in the next few minutes
There are also reports of a polling place in California being put into lockdown after shots were apparently fired nearby, with two people understood to have been injured.
The Electoral College votes on the line in those states:
Georgia: 16 votes
Indiana: 11 votes
Kentucky: 8 votes
South Carolina: 9 votes
Vermont: 3 votes
Virginia: 13 votes
AP are reporting that Kentucky and Indiana look to be going to Trump, while Vermont is going to Hillary Clinton
George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush apparently left their ballots blank when they voted - choosing not to back either Clinton or Trump.
Responding to comments from radio host Rush Limbaugh, a spokesperson for Bush said: "President and Mrs. Bush voted two weeks ago (not today) and did not vote for Hillary Clinton"
With Indiana in, it's worth re-visiting our key battles to watch across the United States. Vigo County, which has correctly predicted the winner of the Presidential race all but two times since 1888 has gone to...Trump
38 of the 89 precincts in the county have reported currently, so there's still some counting to go yet
Early results from Miami Dade looking good for Hillary Clinton
- One dead and three injured following shooting near California polling station: http://bit.ly/2eKj4Rk #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/GByyGRWMNu
In the down ballot races, a number of Senate seats are up for grabs. So far:
Patrick Leahy in Vermont returned for the Democrats
Rand Paul re-elecetd for the Republicans in Kentucky
AP giving Rob Portman the win in Ohio, where he has been re-elected for the Republican Party
Some crucial info to keep in mind tonight.
Another first maybe... pic.twitter.com/MHROiVTTGL
Polling locations in North Carolina staying open in Durham later than usual. There was a computer glitch, which will push results back.
- Trump taking an early lead in terms of Electoral College Votes: He leads 33 to 3 #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/tLjaMgbeFo
A number of outlets calling New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Rhode Island for Clinton
Oklahoma goes to Trump, along with Tennessee and Mississippi
A few of the states that closed at 1am have already been called, here are all the Electroal College votes that are on the line
Alabama: 9 votes
Connecticut: 7 votes
Delaware: 3 votes
District of Columbia: 3 votes
Florida: 29 votes
Illinois: 20 votes
Maine: 4 votes
Maryland: 10 votes
Massachusetts: 11 votes
Mississippi: 6 votes
Missouri: 10 votes
New Hampshire: 4 votes
New Jersey: 14 votes
Oklahoma: 7 votes
Pennsylvania: 20 votes
Rhode Island: 4 votes
Tennessee: 11 votes
Marco Rubio has been re-elected to the Senate in Florida
BREAKING: Rubio re-elected to U.S. Senate in Florida. @AP race call at 8:05 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/jb3bXF0coV
James Lankford has also been re-elected to the Senate for the Republicans, while John Carney wins as as Governor of Delaware for the Democrats.
Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, has also won re-election to the Senate in Connecticut, while Democrat Chris Van Hollen also gets elected to the Senate in Maryland
Tammy Duckworth defeats Mark Kirk for the Senate in Illinois - he was quite vulnerable and had distanced himself from Trump early
Vexillologist and pun fans alike will be glad to know that Brian Mast has been elected to Congress from Florida.
Richard Shelby wins the race for Senate in Alabama
It looks like the Republicans will hold on to the House as the down ballot race results continue apace
The Presidency not the only thing on the line in Florida tonight...
Todd Young will hold on to a Republican seat in the Senate, a key piece in their bid to retain majority there
Polls are closed in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas and Kansas, which are going to Trump
New York is going to Clinton
Chuck Schumer will hold on to the Senate seat in New York for the Democrats
Connecticut goes to Clinton
- With the latest results in, the electoral vote count is changing quickly #ElectionNight Trump: 137 Clinton: 104 http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/N95bY9WVIF
Nigel has weighed in
Republican Johnny Isakson re-elected in Georgia
BREAKING: Isakson re-elected to U.S. Senate in Georgia. @AP race call at 9:19 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/kWKKs7qioU
The economy not having a good reaction to the early results showing Trump ahead
Images from inside the Trump camp from Donald J. Trump Jr's Instagram
Dow futures are plummeting - they were down 400 and now are down 450
More economic news
Paul Ryan is re-elected
BREAKING: Ryan re-elected to U.S. House in Wisconsin. @AP race call at 9:36 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/DcLzN9299L
More happy faces in the Trump camp as they watch the returns come in
Michigan and Virginia both very close, looking to be swing states
Dow futures continue to fall, they're down 500 now
Worried faces all around at Hillary HQ
- Anxious wait for Clinton and Trump as early US election results indicate close race: http://bit.ly/2fRiX9j #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/x6ufWin6lo
CNN's Jeff Zeleny with a worrying report of the mood at Hillary HQ:
"The Hillary Clinton campaign mood has shifted dramatically -- they are frantically trying to figure out what's happening in Florida"
Does Patton have an Irish passport?
- More red on the map as Trump claims battleground state of Ohio, but Clinton claims Virginia #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/M8VHErVWCp
The third party effect looks to be taking votes from Clinton, rather than Trump
Florida goes to Trump
BREAKING: Trump wins Florida. @AP race call at 10:50 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/dkSwqchJ1J
- Markets rocked by strong showing for Trump in US election #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2eKvcC3 pic.twitter.com/QJn3tuUZzX
A number of outlets (CNN, NBC) calling the key battleground state of North Carolina for Donald Trump
- The map is filling up as another key battle goes the way of Trump: North Carolina #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/sJcx7KK1v0
- Florida is the internet's least favourite state right now #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2fBJ3dd pic.twitter.com/0gaOQlzdEr
Border crossings about to go through the roof...on the north border, that is
Canada's immigration site is down right now. pic.twitter.com/mhHBRWoTOG
Paul Ryan, despite backing away from Trump towards the end of his campaign, is having a good night.
Speaking to ABC News, he said: "I’ve just been sitting there watching the polls, and by some accounts, this could be a really good night for America. Fingers crossed."
- The number of Google searches for "emigrate" have been steadily increasing over the past 4 hours. #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/E3XahmVD5v
Not many happy faces here
Massachusetts voters have legalised recreational marijuana, in other news
- More of the map turns red as Donald Trump wins Georgia #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/Fuq4UYTVQV
- This is what Obama's win in 2012 looked like, compared with what has happened so far tonight #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/7LCuYQBSmv
Another win for Trump as he claims victory in Utah, with six electoral votes there
- Iowa goes to Trump as #ElectionNight continues to unfold http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/QSi6XcwiMg
- Clinton keeping her hopes alive, she claims Nevada and closes the gap with Trump slightly #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/PBPjWRS2b6
- IN PICTURES: Moods swing at Trump and Clinton parties as results pour in #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2flFuqm pic.twitter.com/KpWcU2dfMw
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Nebraska have voted to reinstated the death penalty tonight
- Markets rocked by strong showing for Trump in US election #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2eKvcC3 pic.twitter.com/Wi0p2P0op3
- Results are still being counted, but Republicans have already won enough seats to control the House. http://apne.ws/2fYVHpl pic.twitter.com/ROLZgtLNaC
Ryan is re-elected, but might have a very strange term ahead
Fox News calling Wisconsin for Trump, as Clinton's path narrows even further
- Donald Trump edges towards White House after surprise wins in key swing states http://bit.ly/2fRiX9j #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/37nP639koH
Tonight is going very, very well for the GOP
Donald Trump inches closer to the White House
BREAKING: Trump wins Pennsylvania. @AP race call at 1:36 a.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/QkIQdGS24O
That moves Trump to 264, with Alaska likely to follow soon after with another three electoral votes
- It's all but over as Trump wins Pennsylvania #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/OGwxFk8TkJ
- Alaska follows suit, adding three more to Trump's tally of electoral college votes #ElectionNight http://bit.ly/2fluold pic.twitter.com/lyeANWJ37o
Hillary wins Maine, but John Podesta doesn't seem too confident
.@johnpodesta: "We can wait a little longer - can't we? They're still counting votes and every vote should count." #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/Y95epuWPU3
Podesta tells the crowd to go home, and they will have "more to say tomorrow"
Saying there is no news tonight and for everyone to go home
Oh dear
Trump getting ready to take to the stage shortly - he plans on speaking even if Clinton won't
A number of outlets calling Wisconsin for Donald Trump, which would push him over the line and make him President
AP are calling the race, and Trump plans to take to the stage shortly even though Clinton has stated that she will not be speaking tonight
BREAKING: Donald Trump is elected president of the United States. pic.twitter.com/OIJcRFNOGY
Trump stated on stage that he had received the call from Sec. Clinton
Donald Trump's victory speech is here:
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