Election Day 2024 live results: Harris urges importance of accepting election results
With projections made in most states across the country, ABC has projected that former President Donald Trump will win the high-stakes presidential match-up against Vice President Kamala Harris. Early Wednesday morning, Trump secured enough Electoral College votes to set himself up for a second presidency by flipping the key swing states of Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Plus, Republicans are set to take back the Senate majority, with at least 51 seats locked down — while control of the House remained up in the air.
Reporters from 538 and ABC News are following along every step of the way with live updates, analysis and commentary on these races and all the others down the ballot. Follow our live coverage in full below.
President Xi Jinping calls to congratulate Trump, Chinese state media reports
President Xi Jinping called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election as the president of the United States, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency.
During the call, Xi said a healthy and sustainable relationship is in the common interests of the two countries, according to the statement.
Vice President Han Zheng also called JD Vance to congratulate him on the election, the report stated.
NAACP willing to collaborate with Trump on common ground issues
The NAACP organization will seek common ground to work with President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, President Derrick Johnson said in a statement.
In the 2024 election cycle, the NAACP spent $20 million to get out the vote and mobilize 14.5 million Black voters.
While the organization did not and does not endorse candidates, the group has agreed to work to advance policies that they believe support the advancement of Black and Brown Americans.
“Our resolve remains stronger than ever as we advocate for policies that dismantle systemic injustices and support the American dream. This new chapter presents an opportunity to chart a course that unites Americans through integrity, understanding, and inclusion,” Johnson said on Wednesday.
“Where there is common ground, we will strive to collaborate with the President-elect and his administration. The NAACP is loyal not to politicians, but to policies that allow us to keep advancing, no matter what,” Johnson added.
RFK Jr., Elon Musk meet with Trump after election victory
Elon Musk and Robert Kennedy, Jr. spent much of the day at Mar-a-Lago where President-elect Donald Trump was hunkered down and making calls to lawmakers and allies following his election victory.
Both Musk and Kennedy were involved in meetings with top transition officials at Mar-a-Lago as Trump prepares to build out his Cabinet and top administration posts, sources told ABC News.
Musk left West Palm Beach Wednesday.
The visit comes after Musk poured millions into his America PAC, helping to boost Trump to victory — and as he’s promised to help make significant cuts to the federal budget as part of a role tasked with government efficiency.
Meanwhile Kennedy, who Trump has repeatedly vowed to put in a prominent role in his administration, said in an interview earlier Wednesday he would consider gutting the Food and Drug Administration’s nutrition department.
Nancy Pelosi addresses 2024 election: ‘We all pray for America’s success’
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, thanked Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz for their campaign in a statement Wednesday evening, saying they “will continue to be magnificent forces for the good in our country.”
“We all pray for America’s success under the next Administration. The peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of our democracy. After every election, we all have a responsibility to come together and find common ground,” Pelosi said.
Pelosi did not mention Donald Trump by name or recognize his victory in the statement.
“House Democrats are united behind Hakeem Jeffries as we vow to continue putting people over politics and fighting for America’s working families with liberty and justice for all,” she said.
Pelosi attended Howard University earlier in the day to hear Harris deliver her concession speech.
Gov. Tim Walz released a statement about the election results on Wednesday night following Vice President Kamala Harris’ concession speech.
He said in a post on X that the outcome was “not what we wanted” and thanked Harris for selecting him as her running mate, in a post on X.
“Campaigning at your side was the honor and privilege of my life,” Walz said.
“I am grateful to the millions of Americans who joined our campaign and stood up for our greatest ideals: decency, compassion, and love of our neighbor,” Walz continued.
“Now more than ever, we need you to continue fighting for those values and the country we all love,” the governor said.
t-elect Donald Trump’s transition team operation begins
Following the results of the presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team operation has begun for his second White House term.
“In the days and weeks ahead, President Trump will be selecting personnel to serve our nation under his leadership and enact policies that make the life of Americans affordable, safe, and secure,” Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, co-chairs of the Trump-Vance transition team said in a statement.
“As he chooses the best people to join his team and best policies to pursue, his transition team will ensure the implementation of President Trump’s common sense agenda starting on Day 1,” the co-chairs said.
Washington, D.C. mayor commits to supporting Trump transition and inauguration
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement on Wednesday that the city “will actively support the incoming Trump Administration’s transition process and the 60th Presidential Inauguration of President-elect Trump.”
Bowser’s office has been working since September to prepare for Jan. 6., the day of the Electoral College vote certification, and Inauguration Day.
Her team had plans in place for either a Trump or Harris victory.
Republicans, despite their opposition to D.C. statehood, have worked with Bowser on several local initiatives including the RFK Stadium renovation. She has in recent years forged a working relationship with Republicans, particularly congressmen Jim Jordan and James Comer, as well as other lawmakers frustrated with crime in the city.