Election recount rules, processes vary by state

With the U.S. presidential race so close in many states, many voters are wondering about the recount process. How long does it take? What triggers a recount?

Secret Service reportedly bolstering Biden detail

The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly bolstering the former vice president’s security detail.

2020 election: What is a 'cured' ballot?

What is a “cured” ballot? These are ballots in which a problem such as a missing or mismatched signature has been fixed by the voter so they can still count.

Romney: Trump's election fraud claim wrong, 'reckless'

Republican lawmakers, including 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, on Friday, slammed President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, even as GOP leaders struck a more neutral tone — and others urged the White House to fight.

Fact check: Video claims ballot tampering at Michigan post office, but postmarks don't matter for Mich. count

A viral video claims a postal worker in Traverse City, Michigan, was told the day after the election to separate ballots so they could be stamped with the previous day's date. In Michigan, that would not have mattered for the election count.

Pelosi formally announces her run for House Speaker again, asks for support

Nancy Pelosi formally announced her bid to run for House speaker again as the House Democratic majority is shrinking and moderates are blaming the progressive agenda for their losses.

Toomey: No evidence to support Trump vote-fraud claims

"There's simply no evidence anyone has shown me of any widespread corruption or fraud", Sen. Pat Toomey, of Pennsylvania, tells a news organization Friday morning.

More than 82 percent of Florida's ballots were cast early or by mail

Nearly 9.2 million Floridians voted by mail or at early voting sites, making up more than 82 percent of the ballots cast in Tuesday’s elections, according to numbers posted on the state Division of Elections website.

Trump has no plans to immediately concede election as Biden leads in battlegrounds, source tells FOX News

President Donald Trump does not have plans to immediately concede the election, despite Democratic nominee Joe Biden leading in key states that could deliver him enough electoral votes to declare him the winner of the 2020 presidential race, a senior aide told Fox News. 

Woman runs for sheriff, makes history after beating former boss who fired her

A newly elected Ohio sheriff will be the first openly gay person to head her department after a primary win over her former boss, who she claims fired her over her sexual orientation. 

Biden overtakes Trump in Georgia count as tally nears completion

Democratic nominee Joe Biden pulled ahead of President Trump early Friday in the race for Georgia’s 16 electoral votes.

Phoenix Trump supporters hold protests as votes continue to be counted

President Donald Trump is shown support in Phoenix the night of Nov. 4 as election results continue to roll in from around the country.

US election officials concerned amid gatherings of angry protesters

Groups of Trump supporters have gathered at vote tabulation sites in Phoenix, Detroit and Philadelphia, decrying counts that showed Democrat Joe Biden leading or gaining ground.

6 Native candidates elected to Congress, breaking record

A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.

Florida Dems mull future after big state losses

Tuesday's vote has left Florida’s Democrats doing a lot of soul-searching, after a disappointing showing at the polls. At least one Democrat state representative is now calling for changes at the top.