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Virginia’s newly approved Democratic map could flip the state’s House delegation from 6–5 Republican to 10–1 Democrat, a sign that Trump’s mid‑decade redistricting push may have backfired and that Democrats could gain seats in other states as courts weigh future map this.
The Alaska Division of Elections will conduct a ranked choice voting tabulation at 5 p.m. today to determine winners in races where no candidate secured a majority in the first round. The process, which will be livestreamed, involves redistributing second-choice votes from eliminated candidates until a candidate achieves a majority. Key races include the U.S. House and eight legislative contests. Results will remain unofficial until certified by November 30.
In the 2024 Kentucky elections, Donald Trump is projected to win the state's 8 electoral votes with 64.38% of the vote, while Kamala Harris has 34.10%. In the U.S. House races, incumbents like James Comer, Brett Guthrie, and Morgan McGarvey are leading in their respective districts. Key ballot measures include Kentucky Amendment 1, which requires citizenship to vote and is projected to pass, and Amendment 2, which would allow state funding for non-public education but is projected to fail.
In the 2024 Illinois elections, Kamala Harris is projected to win the state's 19 electoral votes with 56.5% of the vote, while Donald Trump has 42.2%. Several incumbents, including Jonathan L. Jackson, Robin Kelly, and Jesús "Chuy" García, are leading in their respective U.S. House races. Key ballot measures show strong support for civil penalties against election worker interference and expanding reproductive health coverage, with "Yes" leading in both cases. Approximately 55.2% of the presidential votes have been counted.
538's final forecasts for the 2024 election indicate a highly competitive political landscape. The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is a virtual toss-up, with Harris having a 50% chance and Trump 49%. The U.S. House is also closely contested, with Democrats having a slight edge at 51% to control it. However, Republicans are heavily favored to win the Senate with a 92% chance. The forecasts highlight the uncertainty and potential for polling errors, suggesting a wide range of possible outcomes.