While the office of vice president is the second-highest position in the government, making it to the Oval Office has historically been a leap.
The results could end up dramatically expanding access to abortion, and influencing the presidential and congressional elections.
Though it doesn't get as much attention as the presidential election, state government plays a crucial role in the laws that govern lives. This year control of several state capitols is up for grabs.
Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins.
View live results for Michigan's races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
View live results for Massachusetts' ballot measures and races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
View live election results for key contests in Colorado.
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Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, extra security is in place at locations across Washington, D.C.
Montana could help decide control of the U.S. Senate this cycle. With polls showing former Trump leading in the state, Tester will need voters who aren't sold on either party to hang on to his seat.
