By TSTV News Team
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Nov. 14
Mayor Kirk Watson seems to narrowly avoid a runoff election, according to unofficial vote counts from Williamson and Travis counties. This is according to both KXAN and KUT, though with the margins being so close, it is possible there could be a shift when votes are officially tallied.
Republicans have taken control of both chambers of Congress after the Associated Press projected the House of Representatives for a Republican majority Wednesday.
9:08 p.m.
Arizona’s 11 electoral votes will go to Donald Trump, the Associated Press projects. This means Trump won all of the key battle ground states of Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina.
Saturday, Nov. 9 1:02 p.m.
The Associated Press projected last night that Nevada’s six electoral votes would go to Donald Trump. He now has 301 electoral votes.
7:40 p.m.
Here is where the state and local races TSTV News was watching at the election desk last night stand:
- Incumbent Republican Christi Craddick is projected to win reelection in the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner, according to the Texas Tribune.
- District Attorney José Garza is projected to win reelection with 67.6% of the vote and all precincts reporting, according to The Austin American-Statesman.
- In the race for Austin’s mayor, incumbent Kirk Watson was projected to win by KVUE with 50.01% of the vote. However, other major news outlets have not yet called the race. One candidate needs over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff election in December.
- All Austin city council races have been called according to the American-Statesman. In Austin City Council district 2, Vanessa Fuentas won reelection with 85.6% of the vote.
- In district 4, incumbent José Vela also held his seat in a much closer race with four challengers. He received 58.5% of the vote.
- In district 6, incumbent Mackenzie Kelly lost her seat to challenger Christa Laine who received a narrow 51.6% of the vote.
- In district 7, one of the most competitive city council races, Mike Siegel and Gary Bledsoe are headed to a runoff election in December. The six way race for the open seat saw Siegal end with 39.8% of the vote and Bledsoe with 19.3%. With no candidate reaching over 50%, the top two candidates will face off in a runoff election for the seat.
- In district 10, another open seat, Mark Duchen narrowly won with 50.6% of the vote. Ashika Ganguly received 49.4%.
- In the AISD trustee races, LaRessa Quintana won district two with 60.9% of the vote while Fernando Lucas de Urioste, who received 32.5%, and Lindsey Stringer, who received 25.9%, are headed to a runoff election for the at-large place eight position, according to the American-Statesman.
- In the ACC trustee races, Sherri Taylor won place seven and Julie Ann Nitsch won place nine, according to the American-Statesman.
- Both Austin ISD’s and Travis County’s propositions are projected to pass, according to the American-Statesman.
6:47 p.m.
Maine’s two statewide electoral votes will go to Harris, the Associated Press is projecting. Also, Alaska’s three electoral votes will go to Trump, the AP projects. This brings Harris up to 226 votes and Trump up to 295.
4:02 p.m.
Vice President Kamala Harris just wrapped up her concession speech at Howard University. She delivered a resolute message of hope while encouraging resolve against tyranny and threats to democracy.
“Hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always burn bright,” Harris said. “As long as we never give up, and as long as we keep fighting.
Harris said she called President-elect Trump to concede and promised a peaceful transfer of power.
“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Harris said.
Harris consoled young people listening to her remarks, saying it is okay to be disappointed, but reiterating that it would be okay.
“On the campaign I would often say, ‘When we fight, we win,’” Harris said. “But here’s the thing — sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win … don’t ever stop trying to make the world a better place. You have power.”
The message marked the official conclusion of the campaign after the Associated Press projected Wednesday morning that former President Donald Trump would once again assume a new title. President-elect Trump will take office in January after the election is certified by Congress.
“This is not a time to throw up our hands,” Harris said. “This is a time to roll up our sleeves.”
2:06 p.m.
Around 15 students gathered at the Littlefield Fountain for an emergency action to protest President-elect Donald Trump. The action was organized by the Austin chapter of Students for a Democratic Society. The demonstration was originally organized as a “Stand with Palestine” “Post Election Emergency Protest,” but was changed to a broader demonstration after Trump was projected to win the presidency.
12:18 p.m.
Michigan’s 15 electoral votes will go to Trump, the AP is projecting. This puts Trump at 292 electoral votes.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 5:10 a.m. – Justin Doud, reporter, and Areebah Bharmal, news director
Former President Donald Trump will return to office as the 47th president of the United States, the Associated Press projects.
The announcement follows Trump’s projected win in Wisconsin early Wednesday morning at around 4:40 a.m. Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes put Trump at 277 electoral votes, seven votes higher than the necessary 270. He also won the swing states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
This also makes Sen. JD Vance the vice president elect.
MORE: https://tstv.news/2024/11/06/trump-wins-the-presidency-ap-projects/
5:02 a.m.
Former President Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president, the Associated Press is projecting. Trump won the state of Wisconsin, the AP projected, which put him over the required 270 electoral votes.
1:54 a.m.
Harris has won Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes, the Associated Press is projecting. This puts Harris at 224 electoral votes compared to Trump’s 267.
1:29 a.m.
Trump has won Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes, the Associated Press is projecting. This puts him three electoral votes away from the required 270.
Nov. 6, 12:27 a.m.
Republicans have won enough seats for Senate control, the AP projects. This includes incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz winning his reelection bid. In the presidential race, Trump has 247 electoral votes, including the swing states of Georgia and North Carolina. Harris has 214 electoral votes.
Election Day, Nov. 5, 8:22 p.m. – Trent Lamm, Tower Talks Executive Producer
The Associated Press is projecting Texas’s 40 electoral votes will go to Trump
Election Day, Nov. 5, 7:34 p.m. – Trent Lamm, Tower Talks Executive Producer
The Associated Press is projecting Lloyd Doggett will win the race for Texas 37th Congressional District with 75.8% of the vote. The House now stands at 28 Democrats and 53 Republicans.
Election Day, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. – Trent Lamm, Tower Talks Executive Producer
In-person Election Day polls for most of Texas has closed. TSTV News will bring you updates on election results.
Election Day, Nov. 5, 2:54 p.m. – Areebah Bharmal, News Director
Lines have been out the door at the Texas Union polling place. Earlier today, University Democrats shuttled students to other nearby polling locations. The Travis County Clerk’s website last updated wait times for polling locations at and around UT about 50 minutes ago, and they are showing a 21-50 minute wait for the Union. UT’s LBJ School as well as the nearby Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility polling locations are all showing wait times of 0-20 minutes.
Nov. 4, 10 p.m. – Areebah Bharmal, News Director
TSTV News will be live for ‘Election Night in Texas‘ beginning at 8 p.m. on election night, Nov. 5. We will be bringing you live updates and expert analysis on the issues defining this years race. We will also be posting on our social media pages with major updates throughout the night. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and X @tstvnews.
