On Nov. 5, voters across the U.S. cast final ballots that will set the direction of the country, state and local municipalities for years to come. Heading into Election Day, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump were locked in a tight race for the White House, and control of both the U.S. Senate and House was hanging in the balance.

In Sonoma County, the 82.48% turnout — with 255,648 of the 309,933 registered voters casting ballots — was lower this year than previous five general elections. The high mark in that period, in 2020, saw turnout of 90.57%, including 272,244 Sonoma County residents going to the polls for that election.

By Andrea Shalal and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -While many Democrats are calling for a party overhaul after Kamala Harris lost every battleground state to Republican Donald Trump in the presidential election,

Even with their success, this election revealed a challenge for Republicans going forward: The “Trump coalition” and the “GOP coalition” are not quite the same.

A Monday social media post from progressive think tank Carolina Forward claimed Republican lawmakers are “preparing to vacate” the state Supreme Court election. In a thread posted to X and BlueSky, the group suggested the General Assembly would “openly overturn the voters’ will.”

NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Donald Trump on Tuesday asked a New York state judge to dismiss the criminal case in which he was convicted in May of 34 felony counts involving hush money paid to a porn star in light of his victory in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election.

A delegate wearing a small American flag on his ear watches as Republican presidential candidate and former president, Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

With Cynthia Erivo leading the cast, Black “Wicked” fans are taking to TikTok to react to the themes of political division and overcoming oppression.

President-elect Donald Trump said late Monday that he will travel to Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, a grand celebration set to take place this weekend.

Was the 2024 presidential election close? It certainly didn't feel that way on election night and in the days immediately after. It became clear that President-elect Donald Trump was on pace to win relatively early in the evening.

The Democratic incumbent was challenged by Republican Courtney Kramer, who had worked in the Trump White House.

No other Democrat filed to run for the Senate seat of Congressman-elect John McGuire. Republicans will pick their nominee in a Dec. 13 mass meeting.