It's Election Day, Massachusetts. Here's what you need to know about the candidates, the ballot questions and how to vote on this Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

A general way to think about vote counting in American elections is that they start in the Southeast and end in the West. With that in mind, here’s what we’ll know as the night goes on, region by region (all times Eastern):

Thirty-four seats in the U.S. Senate are up for election on Tuesday, putting the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans in question.

As investigative journalists, we focus on the substance of issues, the process of elections and the behind-the-scenes forces that stand to benefit from particular outcomes.

Follow live updates from Seacoast NH polls all day and results from races from president to US House, governor and NH legislature.

Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos faces Chicago police Officer Lupe Aguirre, a Republican, and Libertarian Michael Murphy.

Follow Kentucky House District 3 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the Kentucky House election, including maps from NBC News.

Follow California House District 45 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the California House election, including maps from NBC News.

On the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities turned out in force for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where a Nevada county tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department on high alert to guard against potential violence with drones and snipers on standby.

Illinois voters weigh in on three advisory questions, which are non-binding, including one that asks voters: Should any candidate appearing on the Illinois ballot for federal, State, or local