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.

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.

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.

Republicans and Democrats are battling it out on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, for control of the U.S. Congress and House of Representatives. Fox News Digital is providing updates on Election Day results in real-time.

Election Day voting is unfolding largely smoothly across the nation _ with only scattered reports of delays from extreme weather, ballot printing errors and technical problems

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

Voters who did not cast their ballots by mail or at in-person early voting locations will head to the polls Tuesday for the 2024 general election.

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.

Residents of Michigan, a key 2024 swing state, have a final chance to cast a vote for U.S. president and other key races. Get live updates here.