Election Night: Key Polls Close as Trump Rages Amid Vote Disputes
Reported by Mashable ·
Technology money in local races
The article also describes the Trump administration as threatening to sequester votes, block certifications of results and resist a projected Democratic wave. It does not provide further detail on those threats.
Senate contests under scrutiny
At least 14 state Senate races are expected to remain closely watched until official counts are called. Michigan, Maine, Ohio, Texas and Alaska are among the states named.
The contests are part of a wider election night focused on results, lawsuits and potential delays. The article does not give individual race outcomes or vote totals.
Alaska count may take longer
Alaska and Maine both use ranked-choice runoff voting, which could delay results further. The article offers no timetable for when final counts will be available.
Key points
- At least 14 state Senate races are expected to draw close attention.
- Alaska polls close at 1 a.m. ET, the latest in the country.
- Ranked-choice voting could prolong results in Alaska and Maine.
- The article says tech interests have invested hundreds of millions in local elections.