Presidential election results 2020

By Meg Wagner, Melissa Macaya, Veronica Rocha, Melissa Mahtani and Amanda Wills, CNN

Updated 2:44 p.m. ET, November 23, 2020
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3:20 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

Colorado surpasses 2016 voter turnout

From CNN’s Claudia Dominguez

An election judge accepts a ballot at a drive-thru ballot drop location in Denver, Colorado on November 3.
An election judge accepts a ballot at a drive-thru ballot drop location in Denver, Colorado on November 3. Marc Piscotty/Getty Images

At least 2,893,295 Coloradans turned out to the polls as of 10 a.m. local time, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said in a virtual news conference on Tuesday.

Griswold said the turnout "is that 76.6% of active registered voters, so that is really high. It's very exciting.”

Griswold said the state surpassed the 2016 voter turnout this morning.

She detailed voter turnout in the state, saying it included at least 930,452 from registered Democrats, 833,215 from registered Republicans, and 1,088,369 from unaffiliated voters. "So, we're just seeing continued high voter engagement," she said. 

Griswold added that they expect to report 70 to 80% of the total ballots cast tonight.

Griswold also reminded voters that eligible Coloradans can still register and vote today at any voting center in the state. Coloradans can drop off their ballots at a ballot dropbox or voting center

When asked about voter security the Secretary of State said, "everything is going really well" and that there were no incidents to report. She also added that the state was working with the National Guard to help monitor and protect the election support system.

"I'm in the office right now we are here with the National Guard and our security team monitoring all networks.," Griswold said. 

Griswold also said there were no physical security issues to report other than one incident yesterday that included two men in military clothes filming voters at a drop box and a male with open carry. Griswold said police were dispatched and the incident is being investigated by the Attorney General. She also said there was no major campaign disinformation to report. 

Ballots in Colorado have to be received by 7 p.m. local time. 

 

3:03 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

Georgia secretary of state says they're having a "successful" Election Day so far

From CNN’s Jason Morris and Tori Apodaca

Voters check in with poll workers to cast their ballots on November 3 in Atlanta, Georgia. 
Voters check in with poll workers to cast their ballots on November 3 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Jessica McGowan/Getty Images

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Georgia is having a “successful” election day so far.

“Our November action plan was to encourage absentee voting,” Raffensperger said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.

“Our goal was 1.5 million voters to vote absentee. We had 1.6 million requests and right now we probably have about almost pushing 1.5 million ballots accepted, so that was a win on us.  Also, we had a goal of 2 million voters to vote early, and we blew past that about 2.7 or 2.8. And that was a success. And then today for election day, the ability to handle up to 2 million more voters and we’ll see what the total is by the end of the day," he added.

 Raffensperger said that two counties had operation issues that were initiated at the “precinct level.”  

"They have addressed those and resolved those,” he added.   

The issues were in Spalding County, located in west central Georgia south of Atlanta, and Morgan County, in north central Georgia east of Atlanta. 

Gabriel Sterling, Georgia’s Voting System Implementation Manager, described the issues in Spalding and Morgan as “data set issues” in both cases.   

“There were 18 polling locations that were affected in Spalding and seven in Morgan. Four of the ones in Morgan have been hard reset and are going fine. The other eight in Spalding did a hard reset and are fine. But let’s make one thing very clear, they were using ballot activation codes. Voting did not stop, it might have slowed down for a second to figure out what to do. This office will work closely with the Spalding elections director,” Sterling told said at the press conference.   

“Morgan jumped on it very quickly and used the initial backups that this state had outlined for them to do which was the ballot activation codes. They said there were no real backups in Morgan at all and in Spalding we saw some," Sterling said.  

“We have three teams out there doing the hard resets. It takes about a minute each stop it. It’s still a big county.”  

Raffensperger told CNN that Georgia has not had any malware or cybersecurity issues in the state so far, and also told CNN that they have not heard of any legal challenges to any absentee mail ballots as of this afternoon.  

2:41 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

Biden’s campaign projects confidence on Election Day briefing call

From CNN’s Sarah Mucha

Democratic nominee Joe Biden arrives at a restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 3.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden arrives at a restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 3. Carolyn Kaster/AP

Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s presidential campaign projected confidence on a public Election Day briefing call, saying “it is clear we are winning.” 

Campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said that they are “confident” about their path to victory and “clear-eyed” on what will come in when. The campaign is staying consistent in its message that it believes the winner will be known tonight. 

They emphasized multiple times during the call that they do not need to win Florida and Pennsylvania to get to 270 electoral votes, providing several different pathways to victory. 

If the campaign does not win Pennsylvania, they see a path to victory that includes winning Michigan and Wisconsin along with either Florida, North Carolina or Arizona.

Without either Pennsylvania or Florida, their path to victory includes winning Michigan, Wisconsin and either Arizona or North Carolina. That being said, Dillon said they believe Pennsylvania is a place where they are "far ahead." 

Dillon touted that the campaign sent 32 million texts and knocked on 1.3 million doors in the final Get Out the Vote weekend of the election. 

In terms of the election process itself, the campaign’s Bob Bauer reported "minimal issues" with voting across the country saying that matters are “proceeding really well.” 

2:15 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

Nearly half of registered Iowans voted early, state data shows

From CNN’s Katie Lobosco

Voters participate in early voting in Adel, Iowa, on October 29.
Voters participate in early voting in Adel, Iowa, on October 29. Mario Tama/Getty Images

State election data shows at least 996,970 Iowans cast their ballot early, either in person or by mail. That’s about 48% of registered voters and 63% of those that voted in the 2016 election.

Almost 41,000 people across the state voted on Monday.

Registered Democrats made up 45% of the early voters. Registered Republicans made up 33% of early voters and 21% were unaffiliated. 

Polls close at 10 p.m. ET (9 p.m. CT.) Absentee ballots can be returned via mail until Nov. 9 as long as they’re postmarked by Nov. 2.

2:12 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

Harris: "Have faith in the American people"

From CNN's Deanna Hackney

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris speaks with reporters in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday, November 3.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris speaks with reporters in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday, November 3. Pool

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris spoke to reporters as she arrived at Detroit's airport this afternoon. 

"Here we are, back in Detroit — it's Election Day, I'm so happy to be back here," Harris said.

The candidate spoke briefly to press and took questions before heading off to local stops. 

"I want to remind everybody obviously that the polls close at 8 o'clock tonight," she said. "The path to the White House and the path to determining who will be the next President of the United States without question runs right through Michigan."

Sen. Harris took a question on what her message would be to those who are on edge about potential unrest tonight.

"Have faith in the American people. I do strongly believe that we - whoever we vote for - will defend the integrity of our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. And that there are certain lines that no matter who you vote for, they won't cross," she said.

2:30 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

North Carolina results to be delayed after some polling locations have vote extended

From CNN's Dianne Gallagher and Pamela Kirkland

Volunteers search for a voters registration on November 3, 2020 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Volunteers search for a voters registration on November 3, 2020 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images

North Carolina’s election results will be delayed by at least 45 minutes after the board of elections extended voting at four locations that were having problems this morning.

The State Board of Elections voted on Tuesday to extend voting at four precincts that opened late on Election Day.

The NCSBE voted 3-2 to extend a polling place in Sampson County, near Fayetteville, for 45 minutes after the precinct experienced printer issues.  

The extension means that results statewide will be delayed by at least 45 minutes tonight, holding results until all polls have closed. 

The board also voted 3-2 to keep a second Sampson County precinct open for 24 minutes, a Cabarrus County precinct open for 17 minutes, and a Guilford County precinct open for 34 minutes.

Any voter that shows up at theses precincts after 7:30 p.m. ET would vote a provisional ballot.

CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux reports:

2:10 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

Mayor of Flint, Michigan, reminds residents to rely on credible information and "vote today"

From CNN's Carolyn Sung 

In response to earlier reports of robocalls targeting Flint voters with misinformation, Sheldon Neeley, Mayor of Flint, Michigan, issued a statement saying: 

“In light of disturbing reports of misleading robocalls designed to disrupt the election process, we are reminding the residents of Flint that today is Election Day and, as always, to make sure they rely on credible information. All residents must deliver their absentee ballot, cast their vote, or be in line at the polls by 8 p.m. to have their vote counted. 
“We had lines of voters at several Flint polling locations when they opened at 7 a.m., but things seem to be moving quickly and smoothly now. We are offering any and all support needed to City Clerk Inez Brown, who is ultimately responsible for managing today’s election, including additional security precautions to make sure polling places remain safe spaces free of threat and intimidation.
“Those who want to vote but are not yet registered can still do so at the City Clerk’s office inside City Hall. All registered voters should vote at their polling place. You can find yours at Michigan.gov/VOTE.
“Remember: Vote today.”

Earlier, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel flagged via Twitter that a misinformation robocall was targeting Flint voters, telling them that if the line is too long they should leave and come back tomorrow.

She said this was categorically false because voters must be in line by 8 p.m. tonight to have their votes count.

2:00 p.m. ET, November 3, 2020

VP Pence is flooding the airwaves in battleground states

From CNN’s Daniella Diaz

Vice President Mike Pence is spending his Election Day flooding the airwaves doing 21 TV and radio interviews at local media outlets in battleground states.

Pence has done local interviews with at least seven local media radio and TV stations to make a last-minute pitch to voters before polls close tonight. 

The radio and TV stations he's interviewed with are in battleground states including Florida, Wisconsin, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Nevada.

A White House official said he’s otherwise spending the day with his family.

2:44 p.m. ET, November 23, 2020

A look at Covid-19 safety measures in one of New Hampshire’s busiest polling places

From CNN's Sarah Jorgensen

Voters wait to cast their ballots at New Hampshire’s second largest polling place, Londonderry High School’s gym, on November 3.
Voters wait to cast their ballots at New Hampshire’s second largest polling place, Londonderry High School’s gym, on November 3. CNN

In New Hampshire’s second largest polling place in Londonderry High School’s gym, Covid-19 safety was a priority in setting up the location according to officials. 

With approximately 15,000 voters expected today — more than 5,000 ballots were cast absentee — state-provided acrylic glass dividers are set up along every step of the check in process, including at the tables where new voters can register.

All of the poll workers are wearing masks, and a cleaning crew is sanitizing booths after voters leave.

There is even an outdoor “accessible” voting area, where voters can drop off absentee ballots and even vote without going inside. 

Masks are not required, though they’re highly encouraged. Maskless voters — a minority of voters throughout the day —are diverted to a special row of voting booths closest to the exit. 

CNN's Polo Sandoval reports from Londonderry, New Hampshire: