Donald Trump is preparing for his presidential transition after winning the election against Vice President Kamala Harris. Follow here for the latest live news updates on the 2024 election.

Conspiracy theories have emerged to claim the elections are being "stolen" from Republicans Sam Brown and Kari Lake.

President Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday to discuss president-elect Donald Trump's upcoming transition into power.

The 2024 presidential election is over, but the path to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is just beginning. The votes have to be certified in the states, the Electoral College has to meet and then Congress counts the vote.

Democrats were projected to win at least 203 House seats and Republicans 211 seats as of Thursday afternoon. A party needs 218 seats in order to have the majority.

Follow Nevada House District 1 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the Nevada House election, including maps from NBC News.

Follow Illinois House District 17 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the Illinois House election, including maps from NBC News.

It appears inmates in California will continue to work for little or no pay, as tallies released Thursday show voters opposed Proposition 6, a bid to change the state constitution to outlaw involuntary servitude in state prisons. No on Proposition 6 led 54.6% to 45.4%

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in his first public comment on the U.S. vote, and he praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt.

A handful of undecided House races will determine whether Republicans take full control of Congress. It is too soon to confirm that Trump won the popular vote.