But far from a communal celebration, this day was a complex mix of emotions coming to a head: excitement, relief, fatigue, conviction to the sense of tears—and almost to a person, some sense of trepidation and even dread.

The first Election Day was held on the first Tuesday of November in 1845. The goal was to ensure a fair vote in a largely rural country.

A broad Election Day rally pushed U.S. stocks higher, with shares of consumer-discretionary firms, industrials and utilities leading the way. Major indexes climbed. All 11 S&P 500 sectors gained ground,

There’s heightened attention on Election Day issues by state and federal authorities with pockets of problems reported, but for the most part, voting has been steady.

For the most part, voting in America is going as planned. But here’s a look at a few of the big surprises, incidents and threats that have unfolded on Election Day.

From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.

If you've voted early or plan to vote today, you might be asked to participate in an exit poll. Here's what they are and how they work.

This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today, White House and politics reporter Gregory Korte explains the ballot counting process and why voters may not get election results tonight.

Trump Media shares opened at $37.52 on the NASDAQ stock exchange and reached a high of $40.74 at about 10 a.m. EST, dropped to a low of $36.51 an hour later and briefly plateaued above $40 before dropping to $39.36.

Tuesday night we could start seeing results in one of the most tightly contested presidential elections in recent history.

Welcome to Election Day in Iowa! Polls are open until 8 p.m. today. We'll be here all day to provide you with updates from around the state and all evening as the latest results come in. Refresh the page and check back often.