Trump and allies have primed supporters to falsely believe he has no chance of losing Many of former President Donald Trump’s supporters don’t believe he lost in 2020. Despite a close race again in 2024, Trump and allies still falsely claim the only way he loses is because of cheating. Read more on NPR

Election Day guide: What you need to know as you wait for results The turbulent 2024 campaign has reached its end. Here are some things to keep in mind throughout Election Day and beyond. Read more on NPR

What happens if local officials won’t certify elections? A Nevada case may be a model More than two dozen local officials in swing states have refused to certify elections in recent years, including after the primary election in Nevada’s Washoe County this summer. Read more on NPR

A wild election is coming to a close — and no one is sure how it will end From candidate swaps to assassination attempts, the final months of the campaign has been a whirlwind. Here’s why the outcome is so consequential. Read more on NPR

Vice presidents often run for president. Making it there has been a leap 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. Read more on NPR

Here’s how NPR will report the 2024 election results NPR relies on results and race calls from The Associated Press for presidential races, other federal elections and statewide contests. Read more on NPR

Voters could flip these state legislatures, changing the path for some big issues They don’t get as much attention as the presidential election, but state government races play a crucial role in the laws that govern our lives. This year, several state capitols are up for grabs. Read more on NPR

Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta in Pennsylvania — ruling after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are paid spokespeople and not chosen by chance — did not immediately explain his reasoning. Read more on NPR