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.

In a decisive victory, Trump wins a series of swing states, while his Republican Party also gains control of the Senate.

Follow California House District 2 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the California House election, including maps from NBC News.

"Melania" and "The Handmaid's Tale" were No. 1 and No. 3, respectively, on the Amazon Best Sellers list on Thursday.

President-elect Donald Trump has remained silent on Truth Social since shortly before he was declared the winner of this week's presidential election.

Sanders said the presidential election "should come as no great surprise" because Democrats "abandoned working-class people."

Follow Louisiana House District 6 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the Louisiana House election, including maps from NBC News.

The White House defended the actions of President Joe Biden following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to Republican rival Donald Trump.

Control of the House is in limbo Wednesday as votes in several critical races continue to be tallied.

Former President Donald Trump is projected to win North Carolina over Vice President Kamala Harris, with 16 electoral votes at stake.

Follow California House District 21 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the California House election, including maps from NBC News.