In the lead-up to the election, there were warnings about the wild card of armed militia-type groups. Analysts say potential vigilante violence remains a threat as the vote count continues.
Whether it's overeating, engaging in physical activity or even learning a new instrument, NPR listeners share how they are coping with the stress of the election season.
Georgia was always expected to be close, and it hasn't disappointed. The race for president remains razor-thin, while neither of the state's two senate contests have been decided.
Republicans win tough contests in South Carolina, Iowa, Texas and Montana. Democrats flip seats in Colorado and Arizona, but their path to a majority is uphill.
Election officials have been warning for months that the influx of mail-in votes this year could mean a longer wait before the winner of the presidency is known.
Federal officials credit years of preparation and tough lessons from the Russian attack on the 2016 election for what they called a much better showing by government agencies at every level.