US presidential elections: Voting as it happened

Americans went to the polls in large numbers on Tuesday after a bitter, divisive presidential campaign that reached its peak Monday night at a star-studded rally for Democrat Hillary Clinton and at a theatrical assembly for Republican Donald Trump.

08 November 2016

19:29 PM

Wall Street looks set to open little changed on Election Day as Americans headed to vote for their next president, with the odds currently favoring Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton, a Reuters report said.

19:13 PM

According to CNN, 370 economists have urged the Americans to reject Donald Trump.

19:06 PM

Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi urge people to vote for Hillary Clinton.

18:56 PM

Waste of time and money if I do not win, says Trump to Fox News.

18:55 PM

It's the most humble feeling. So many people are counting on me. I hope to do the best I can, says Hillary after casting her vote.

18:32 PM

Hillary Clinton casts her vote in New York. She was accompanied by her husband Bill Clinton.

Clintons exercised their votes at a public school in Chappaqua, New York.

#WATCH: US Presidential Elections: Democrat Candidate Hillary Clinton, and Bill Clinton cast their vote in New York, US pic.twitter.com/LuvHOIALOZ

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2016

18:27 PM

People queue up in states across the Eastern US to cast their ballots to elect the 45th president of the United States.

18:16 PM

Donald Trump's son, Eric, who was out to vote for his father in New York City tweets: "It is an incredible honor to vote for my father! He will do such a great job for the U.S.A! #MakeAmericaGreatAgain"

17:55 PM

Donald Trump's son, Eric, who was out to vote for his father in New York City tweets: "It is an incredible honor to vote for my father! He will do such a great job for the U.S.A! #MakeAmericaGreatAgain"

17:35 PM

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton appeals to the voters to come out in large numbers and exercise their votes.

It's Election Day! Millions of Americans have cast their votes for Hillary—join them and confirm where you vote: https://t.co/jfd3CXLD1s

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 8, 2016

17:32 PM

As the Americans vote in US Presidential election 2016, Donald Trump tweets: "TODAY WE MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

16:42 PM

Democratic VP nominee Tim Kaine casts his vote this morning in Richmond, Virginia.

16:32 PM

Hillary Clinton's odds of winning rose from 78% last week to 91% on Monday, says CNN's political prediction.

16:32 PM

Hillary Clinton's odds of winning rose from 78% last week to 91% on Monday, says CNN's political prediction.

16:12 PM

A picture of an American casting his vote just after midnight in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, which voted for Clinton. 

A man casts his vote just after midnight in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire #ElectionDay #Election2016 https://t.co/pzJyPgnFyp pic.twitter.com/YaIsO9falw

— AFP news agency (@AFP) November 8, 2016

15:38 PM

Nearly 70,000 political adverts have run on US television in recent days - and 92% were negative, reports CNN.

15:37 PM

Mexicans on US border fear economic catastrophe if Donald Trump wins, reports BBC.

15:25 PM

Record 46.2 millions vote in early voting in US presidential polls.

15:23 PM

McDonald, an early-voting expert, said that there are signs Hillary Clinton would benefit from early voting.

14:45 PM

Here is the picture of Lady Gaga performing at the final campaign stop of the Clinton campaign before the polling in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Lady Gaga performs at the final campaign stop of the #Clinton campaign before the #election2016, in Raleigh, North Carolina pic.twitter.com/AYmkHgnDZ1

— AFP news agency (@AFP) November 8, 2016

14:40 PM

Hillary Clinton is greeted by a crowd of supporters as she returns home to New York after a final day of rallies. 

Hillary Clinton is met by a crowd of supporters as she returns home to New York after a final day of rallies https://t.co/qrY1WsWysP pic.twitter.com/3eHK60YhXG

— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2016

14:38 PM

Hillary Clinton returns home after final rally. Her plane lands at Westchester airport in white plains, New York, reports CNN.

14:33 PM

14 key "battleground states" to watch out for in the US presidential election 2016.

Graphic showing 14 key "battleground states" in the US presidential #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/WGdaKGXLDo

— AFP news agency (@AFP) November 8, 2016

14:32 PM

Vote for inclusive, big-hearted America, Hillary Clinton urges voters.

13:31 PM

"What I'm asking you is to be in this moment right now with us" and fight for the future,'' Lady Gaga urged supporters and fans at Hillary Clinton rally. 

Lady Gaga at Clinton rally: "What I'm asking you is to be in this moment right now with us" and fight for the future https://t.co/NukyllVrlR

— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2016

13:29 PM

A host of celebrities including Barack Obama, his wife, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Lady Gaga rallied behind Hillary Clinton, while Republican Donald Trump got the star support in the form of Tom Brady.

13:24 PM

Obamas also did their best to help Hillary Clinton get over the finish line.

Obamas do their best to help Clinton get over the finish line. By @joshledermanAP.https://t.co/nmpKn0XK9C

— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 8, 2016

13:23 PM

Donald Trump told supporters in key state of Pennsylvania that "we have one flawed candidate to beat," as he railed against Hillary Clinton. WATCH

AP VIDEO: Trump makes another stop in key state of Pennsylvaniahttps://t.co/JGqVu2eVyA

— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 8, 2016

13:12 PM

-In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 'Chanakya' the fish predicts victory for Donald Trump.

Chennai: Congrats Donald Trump, predicts Chanakya the fish #USElections2016 pic.twitter.com/D9CT5bgaD0

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2016

13:09 PM

we want Hillary Clinton to win as she raises voice for our community & fights for humanity, says Giani Bhupinder Singh, Gurudwara Sikh Cultural Society, New York.

Want Hillary Clinton to win as she raises voice fr our community&fights fr humanity:Giani Bhupinder Singh,Gurudwara Sikh Cultural Society NY pic.twitter.com/Js0oDhg9GY

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 7, 2016

13:07 PM

-24 hours before the election, we requested 5 head priests to come and pray for Hillary Clinton’s victory: Sant Singh Chatwal.

24 hrs before the election, requested 5 head priests to come and pray for Hillary Clinton’s victory: Sant Singh Chatwal pic.twitter.com/oIHZLMUVU7

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 7, 2016

13:05 PM

-Special 'Ardas' by Indian American businessman Sant Singh Chatwal for US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

New York (US): Special Ardas by Indian American businessman Sant Singh Chatwal for US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pic.twitter.com/mbGicy2VKL

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 7, 2016

12:59 PM

Philadelphia woman dubs Hillary Clinton as a drug addict. 

Philadelphia(US): Q- Is America is ready for 1st woman Pres?
Ans-You serious? You think ppl will have a drug addict as Pres #USElections2016 pic.twitter.com/n2aCpnJqfu

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2016

12:58 PM

-Florida early voting smashes state records, huge turnout of voters, reports CNN.

12:33 PM

-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has alleged that the "failed political establishment" has delivered nothing but poverty at home and disaster overseas, as he asserted that it is time to reject the media and political elite who have "bled" the country dry.

12:26 PM

-Donald Trump speaks in Grand Rapids, Michigan: "Today is our independence day".

Donald Trump tells final campaign rally, "today is our independence day" https://t.co/kP8Ix7cW7a pic.twitter.com/fmsR1Vv2p3

— Bloomberg (@business) November 8, 2016

11:59 AM

"I do want to be president for all Americans ... We all have a role to play in building that better future". 

Hillary Clinton: "If you believe America thrives when the middle class thrives, then you have to vote tomorrow" https://t.co/GcspPWvc6e

— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2016

11:57 AM

-Hillary Clinton is addressing her final rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

11:53 AM

-Clinton and Trump raced through several battleground states in a last-ditch attempt to encourage their supporters to show up and vote on Tuesday.

11:51 AM

-Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made final attempt to woo voters before the polling began.

11:46 AM

- Watch VIDEO: Dixville Notch, New Hampshire votes for Clinton.

VIDEO: Dixville Notch, New Hampshire votes for Clinton. https://t.co/X1jUD58acf

— The Associated Press (@AP) November 8, 2016

11:43 AM

-Polls in the tiny New Hampshire towns of Dixville, Hart's Location and Millsfield opened just after midnight Tuesday and closed as soon as everyone had voted. These die-hard voters are proud to have the first word on the big vote.

11:42 AM

-Hillary Clinton is off to a very early lead in the 2016 presidential election, winning over the voters of Dixville, New Hampshire, by a 4-2 margin over Donald Trump.

11:29 AM

- Hillary Clinton wins Dixville Notch's midnight vote, says AP

Hillary Clinton wins Dixville Notch's midnight vote https://t.co/yzZsLboX49 pic.twitter.com/iqYk9lKpQO

— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2016

10:58 AM

Polling has begun for US Presidential Elections 2016, as per PTI.

10:57 AM

- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said at his penultimate rally before Tuesday's election that his party will get the White House back.

10:50 AM

Campaigning for Hillary Clinton, President Obama gave one of his final and most importance speeches as President.

Campaigning for Hillary Clinton, President Obama gave one of his final and most importance speeches as president https://t.co/6vznG3g0il pic.twitter.com/l5TwFUnKjs

— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2016

10:41 AM

The US government has announced that on Election Day it will devote special attention to monitoring voting in 67 jurisdictions in 28 of the 50 states to guarantee that citizens - particularly minorities - may freely exercise their right to vote.

10:38 AM

-With hours to go before Americans vote, Democrat Hillary Clinton has about a 90 percent chance of defeating Republican Donald Trump in the race for the White House, according to the final Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project.

10:36 AM

-"He's got nothing serious to offer on jobs," Obama said at an election rally in New Hampshire late Monday, which has suddenly emerged as a swing state forcing the Clinton Campaign to send him to this State for campaigning.

10:34 AM

-US President Barack Obama has slammed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he has nothing to offer on jobs, except for describing the current situation as a disaster.

10:30 AM

All eyes will be on the United States on Tuesday as Americans go to the polls to decide who - Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump - will spend the next four years in the White House and control the US Congress.

The latest polls and projections the day before Americans vote in one of the most divisive elections in US history showed the race remains very close, but with Hillary Clinton slightly ahead.