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An App Saw Trump Winning Swing States When Polls Didn't

1:05pm November 11, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

The startup Brigade built an app that asks a simple question: Which candidate are you going to vote for? The company's data pointed to a big crossover effect: Democrats voting for Trump in droves.

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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks to Florida voters Oct. 30 at a Baptist Church in Miami, Fla.

Shades Of 2000? Clinton Surpasses Trump In Popular Vote Tally

2:04pm November 09, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Hillary Clinton is poised to become the fifth presidential candidate to win the popular vote but lose the election. Shortly after noon Wednesday, she led Trump by 238,156 votes.

Hillary Clinton concedes the presidential election at the New Yorker Hotel on Wednesday in New York City.

WATCH: Hillary Clinton Concedes Presidential Race To Donald Trump

1:25pm November 09, 2016

"This is not the outcome we wanted or worked so hard for. I'm sorry we didn't win this election for the values we share and the vision we hold for our country," the Democratic nominee told supporters.

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at the New York Hilton Midtown on election night.

Trump Confounds The Pros, Connects With Just The Right Voters

10:54am November 09, 2016

by Ron Elving

Once he had become the nominee of the Republican Party, Donald Trump needed only to hold his base constituency together and add the reluctant votes of other Republicans and compatible independents.

Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his election night event in New York City.

Donald Trump Clinches The Presidency In Major Upset

4:22am November 09, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The rise of a candidate with no experience in the military or elected office confounded nearly everyone in politics. But Trump won over white voters with his promise to "Make America Great Again."

Omens, Harbingers And Bellwethers — A Guide To The Election 'Guides'

2:52pm November 08, 2016

by Ron Elving

If Washington's NFL team wins its last game before Election Day, the party in the White House wins another term. This has held since 1936. This year, the team's most recent game ended in a tie.

Attendees hold letters reading "vote" in Spanish during a campaign event with Tim Kaine.

5 Exit Poll Numbers To Watch On Election Night

12:13pm November 08, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Women, Hispanics and (surprise!) white evangelicals could be some of the most interesting storylines of the night.

Did social media ruin the 2016 election?

Did Social Media Ruin Election 2016?

10:44am November 08, 2016

by Sam Sanders

In our present political social life, we don't just create political strife for ourselves — we seem to revel in it.

Hillary Clinton has the edge. But Donald Trump has a path, albeit a narrow one. A tie would go to the House, which is controlled by the GOP and would pick the next president.

7 Scenarios For How Election Night Might Play Out

9:46am November 08, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Hillary Clinton has the edge. She has to win just the states leaning in her direction to get enough electoral votes to be president. But Donald Trump has a path, albeit a narrow one.

Marcela Stewart speaks to a voter at an event to encourage minority voter turnout n Cutler Bay, Fla., on Sunday.

The 13 Bellwether Counties That Could Decide The Election

11:52am November 07, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Want an easy way to tell who will win the election? Check out these battleground state counties that have closely reflected the statewide vote.