Election Day underway in DC, Maryland, Virginia – NBC4 Washington

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What to know

  • In the presidential race, all eyes are on voters in seven battleground states.
  • In Maryland, Prince George’s County Exec Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat, is winning the open U.S. Senate seat, defeating former Gov. Larry Hogan, projects the Associated Press.
  • In Virginia, the US Rep. wins. Don Beyer re-election in Commonwealth’s 8th congressional district, NBC News projects.
  • Election night offers vigil parties as well as increased security and roadblocks. Streets near Howard University are shut down for Kamala Harris’ election night vigil, while others are closed near the White House due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
  • A man smelling of fuel showed up at the US Capitol visitor center with a torch and a flare gun earlier today, prompting police to close the building to tours under heightened security. The 28-year-old Michigan man had papers he intended to deliver to Congress, but it was unclear if the incident was linked to the election, police said.
  • Nationwide Election Updates: Follow the latest national election news here.

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