Edwin Johnson, right, comforts Tomas Wieczorek as they watch a Trump presidency become more likely at the DFL watch party. "I can weather this," said Johnson, "but I think Trump voters will regret this very quickly. Elections have consequences." (Courtney Perry for MPR News)
by Molly Bloom, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 5:22:59 AM
The race in the 1st Congressional District was not seen as one of the competitive ones going into Election Day, but it's very closer. U.S. Rep. Tim Walz (DFL) is up about 2,500 votes over Republican challenger Jim Hagedorn -- "almost tied," according to MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy.
by Molly Bloom, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 5:21:56 AM
“Today, an incredible number of Americans showed up to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2016 general election. I am humbled and honored to have earned the vote of confidence by the great people of Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District. We had an extremely productive first term, and I look forward to continuing our efforts of reining in wasteful spending, reducing regulations affecting our daily lives and working to ensure the safety of all Americans. I am grateful for this opportunity and will not take it for granted.” -- GOP Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06) on his reelection.
by Michael Olson, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 5:11:23 AM
If she loses Wis., this is the only path left for Clinton
Right now, Donald Trump is ahead in Wisconsin, Michigan and even the one congressional district in Maine that would allocate one electoral vote. If Clinton were to lose Wisconsin, this is the only path for Clinton, and it includes winning Michigan, where she’s behind, New Hampshire, where she’s behind and the two electoral votes in Nebraska and Maine. And that would just be 270-268. If she lost one of those electoral votes in Nebraska or Maine, then it would be a tie…
Anna Wolfgram of St. Paul expresses gratitude with the incoming results for Donald Trump and the US Senate races. Republicans gathered at the Radisson Blu to watch returns in the presidential and local races. (Judy Griesedieck for MPR News)
by Molly Bloom, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 5:09:59 AM
Trump supporters cheered as Wisconsin went to Trump. At right is Rebecca Brannon of Eden Prairie and at center is Michelle Even of Prior Lake. Republicans gather at the Radisson Blu to watch returns in the presidential and local races. (Judy Griesedieck for MPR News)
by Molly Bloom, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 5:03:46 AM
Trump supporters, cheered as another state goes to Trump. At left is Scott Gregory of New Hope. Republicans gather at the Radisson Blu to watch returns in the presidential and local races. (Judy Griesedieck for MPR News)
by Molly Bloom, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 5:02:22 AM
Left to right, Mariah Gatzow, Keagan Ringling, and Sammi Nachtigal watch commentators talk about the possibility of a Trump presidency at the DFL watch party at the Hilton in Minneapolis. "Regardless of who wins," said Gatzow, "it's clear we have a lot of work to do as a country. A lot of soul searching." (Courtney Perry for MPR News
by Molly Bloom, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 5:01:21 AM
Investors who had been showing fear in recent weeks at the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency drove down equities, currencies and Treasurys as early election returns came in.
by Michael Olson, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 4:58:10 AM
Tom Emmer speaks to the excited crowd as results for Donald Trump and US Senate races come in. Emmer won his congressional race and will serve another term in the 6th district. (Judy Griesedieck for MPR News)
by Molly Bloom, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 4:45:06 AM
Arizona voters have booted Sheriff Joe Arpaio from office in his bid for a seventh term after his legal problems in a racial profiling case culminated in a criminal charge two weeks before Election Day.
The 84-year-old Republican became a national figure by cracking down on illegal immigration and forcing jail inmates to wear pink underwear. He lost to Democrat Paul Penzone on Tuesday.
The race became a referendum on Arpaio's legal woes. Federal prosecutors brought a contempt-of-court charge stemming from his defiance of a judge's order to stop carrying out patrols targeting Latinos.
Arpaio has faced criminal investigations in the past without being charged or losing his seat. That changed Tuesday despite a devoted base of supporters and strong fundraising, mainly from out-of-state donors.
He still faces the possibility of jail time.
— Associated Press
by Michael Olson, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 4:44:21 AM
California legalizes recreational use of marijuana
California voters passed a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a big boost to the campaign to end the drug's national prohibition.
Adults older than 21 can legally possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow six plants.
California was one of five states where votes were considering the legalization of recreational marijuana Tuesday. Four other states were considering measures to legalize medicinal marijuana.
So far, voters in Florida and North Dakota have also passed marijuana measures Tuesday. Collectively, it's the closest the U.S. has ever come to national referendum on marijuana.
— Associated Press
by Michael Olson, MPR Newsvia MPR News11/9/2016 4:40:20 AM
