Josh Stein Defeats Mark Robinson in North Carolina Governor’s Race Mr. Stein’s campaign focused on education and abortion rights. But the core of his message was that Mr. Robinson, the Republican, was unfit to lead the state.

Americans Head to the Polls: A Look at Election Day, in Photos Voters flocked to churches, schools and community centers in an election that is expected to have record turnout.

Why Exit Polls Are Misleading Exit polls don’t have a very good track record, and they can contribute to misleading narratives on election night.

Jim Justice Wins Election in West Virginia, Giving Republicans a Senate Edge The G.O.P. governor easily won the seat being vacated by Senator Joe Manchin III, an independent who caucused with Democrats, giving Republicans an expected win as they push to take the Senate.

Judge Denies Request to Extend Hours Despite 6-Hour Wait to Vote Near Lehigh University The lines to cast a ballot at the Banana Factory, an art center in Bethlehem, Pa., stretched for blocks, voters said.

Black Voters Weigh Character, Policies and Politics at the Polls Polling last month suggested that while the vast majority of Black voters supported Kamala Harris, she was on track to receive less support from Black men than President Biden did four years ago.

Who Is Chase Oliver? Mr. Oliver is polling in the low single digits. It remains to be seen whether his small share of the vote will affect the outcome of the race.

Your Guide to Our Election Coverage as Swing State Polls Close We’re watching the polls closely, and will tell you what we know as quickly as possible.

California Might Have to Wait Weeks for House Battleground Results Some battleground contests may not be called for weeks because of the state’s voter-friendly laws and reliance on mail-in ballots.

A 6-Hour Wait at Polling Place Near Lehigh University Leads to Request to Extend Voting The lines to cast a ballot at the Banana Factory, an art center in Bethlehem, Pa., stretched for blocks, voters said.

How Many Swing State Voters Are Turning Out for Election Day? Margins are expected to be slim, and in-person votes could be the key to a victory. Some polling places had long lines, while others moved voters quickly.

Elon Musk’s Election Day X Posts: Trump Support and Conspiracy Theories The world’s richest man continued stumping for former President Donald J. Trump and pushing conspiracy theories about voting fraud.

2024 State Ballot Measures to Watch: Abortion, Elections and Minimum Wage Voters in 41 states are considering ballot measures that also include legalizing marijuana and public funding for private schools.

How Many Americans Will Turn Out for Election Day Voting? Margins are expected to be slim, and in-person votes could be the key to a victory. Some polling places had long lines, while others moved voters quickly.

Abortion, Minimum Wage and Marijuana: State Ballot Measures to Watch Voters in 41 states are considering ballot measures that also include legalizing marijuana and public funding for private schools.

Inside Past Election Nights at The New York Times, Through Photos The first presidential election The Times covered was in 1852. Things have changed a lot since the days of typewriters and motographs — see how, in archival images from decades past.

Threats Reported in 2 States, but None Are Found Credible Officials in Maine and Georgia said the discredited threats involved schools and polling stations. The F.B.I. also referred to bomb threats deemed not to be credible in several states, “many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains.”

Musk to Spend Election Night With Trump at Mar-a-Lago Elon Musk has spent $119 million on a super PAC supporting Donald Trump and held events on his behalf. But his ownership of X is especially valuable.

Trump Votes and Says This Will be His Last Campaign The former president cast his ballot at a recreation center-turned-polling station in Florida and spoke to reporters.

What to Know About the 10 Ballot Measures in California The state has 10 proposals on Tuesday’s ballot, ranging from an increase in the minimum wage to tougher penalties for theft and drug crimes.