Historically, swing states have been pivotal in close elections. The term “swing state” first emerged in 1936 during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s campaign, highlighting states where results could sway.

Follow 538 and ABC News for live updates on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and key races ...

Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans, while Florida defeated a ...

Republicans were favored to win control of the Senate and flipped seats in West Virginia and Ohio, while the battle for the ...

Senate Republicans had the advantage this cycle, with few incumbents to protect, allowing them to challenge Democrats with ...

An urban-rural divide and a 'Red Wall' in the South were among trends propelling GOP votes in the 2024 election.

View live results of the Florida presidential election. See maps of county-by-county presidential election results in the ...

ORLANDO, Fla - It is Election Day in Florida, and across the United States. Millions of people will head to the polls to cast ...

Early data suggests that Republican Donald Trump may benefit from some of the shifts more than Democrat Kamala Harris. And ...

The outcome hinges on seven battleground states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. Both candidates have crossed these states in the final days of their ...