Joe Biden has reached 290 Electoral College votes, according to The Associated Press, and is projected to become president of the United States.
Watch the replay of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' addresses to the nation below:
Biden’s running mate, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California, is projected to become vice president, making her the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to do so.
All three major networks, CNN, Fox News, The Associated Press and The New York Times called the race for Biden on Saturday morning.
The news comes following reports that President Donald Trump will not concede the election. Trump is projected to become the first incumbent president to lose the election since 1992, when George H.W. Bush lost to Bill Clinton.
Trump was at golfing at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia when he lost the election.
The AJC will continue posting live updates on the race’s developments throughout the day.
9 p.m.:
Now that the campaign is over—what is the people’s will? What is our mandate?
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
I believe it is this: Americans have called on us to marshal the forces of decency and the forces of fairness. To marshal the forces of science and the forces of hope in the great battles of our time.
I believe that this is part of the mandate from the American people. They want us to cooperate.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
That’s the choice I’ll make. And I call on the Congress — Democrats and Republicans alike — to make that choice with me.
8:55 p.m.: Biden says he will get the coronavirus under control in the U.S.
We cannot repair the economy, restore our vitality, or relish life’s most precious moments — hugging a grandchild, birthdays, weddings, graduations, all the moments that matter most to us — until we get this virus under control.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
8:50 p.m.: “To all those of you who voted for President Trump, I understand your disappointment tonight," Biden said. "I’ve lost a couple times myself. But now, let’s give each other a chance. It’s time to put away the harsh rhetoric. Lower the temperature. See each other again.”
It’s time to put away the harsh rhetoric.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
To lower the temperature.
To see each other again.
To listen to each other again.
8:44 p.m.: Speaking to the nation as president-elect, Biden vowed to unite the country, thanking his supporters — including Black voters who he said “have always had my back,” — his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, his children and grandchildren.
Folks, the people of this nation have spoken.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory.
A victory for “We the People.”
“There is an outpouring of joy, hope, faith and a renewed promise for a better day," he said. “I’m humbled by the confidence you placed in me. I vow to be a president who does not seek to divide, but to unify.”
I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
Who doesn’t see Red and Blue states, but a United States.
And who will work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people.
For America’s educators, this is a great day: You’re going to have one of your own in the White House, and Jill is going to make a great First Lady.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
To all those who volunteered, worked the polls in the middle of this pandemic, local election officials — you deserve a special thanks from this nation.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
8:40 p.m.:
While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last—because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 8, 2020
8:30 p.m.: In her comments addressing the nation as vice president-elect, Kamala Harris began her speech by quoting the late Rep. John Lewis, saying, “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.”
Congressman John Lewis wrote before his passing: “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.”
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 8, 2020
What he meant was that America’s democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it—and that’s exactly what you did.
“We the people have the power to build a better future," she said. "And when our very democracy was on the ballot in this election, with the very soul of America at stake, and the world watching, you ushered in a new day for America.”
To our campaign staff and volunteers, thank you for bringing more people than ever before into the democratic process.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 8, 2020
To all the poll workers and election officials, our nation owes you a debt of gratitude.
And to the American people: thank you for making your voices heard.
For four years, you marched and organized for equality and justice, for our lives, and for our planet. And then, you voted.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 8, 2020
You voted for hope, unity, decency, science, and truth when you chose @JoeBiden as the next President of the United States of America.
7:25 p.m.: Mexican President Lopez Obrador says he will “wait for all legal issues to be resolved” before he speaks on the election in a video posted on Twitter.
6:10 p.m.:
New: The Trump campaign announces a new lawsuit in Arizona, alleging Maricopa County "incorrectly rejected votes cast by in-person voters on Election Day"
— Alayna Treene (@alaynatreene) November 7, 2020
The campaign has so far filed roughly a dozen election-related lawsuits pic.twitter.com/JYdE8UjLWY
5:37 p.m.: President Trump falsely tweeted that he won the election with “71,000,000 legal votes.” President-elect Biden has over 74,000,000 votes and has reached the 270 Electoral College votes to be elected president.
5 p.m.: NBC announced that portions of Saturday’s game between Clemson and Notre Dame will move to USA Network when NBC News starts coverage of President-elect Biden’s speech around 8 p.m.
4:15 p.m.: A Harris aide confirmed Vice President-Elect Harris has spoken to Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, reports Jennifer Epstein with Bloomberg News. They also confirmed she spoke to former President Barack Obama
3:30 p.m.:
Large crowd that gathered outside the White House breaks into loud chants of “loser!” as Trump’s motorcade enters the White House complex. pic.twitter.com/a0jvhdfPOQ
— Mike Balsamo (@MikeBalsamo1) November 7, 2020
2:47 p.m.:
Pres Trump has left his VA golf club where he learned of Joe Biden being declare president-elect and is now on his way back to the White House, where a large crowd has gathered to celebrate Trump's projected failure to be re-elected. A tough scene for someone who hates losing.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) November 7, 2020
2:25 p.m.: Republican Rep. for Pennsylvania Mike Kelly tweets about “investigations into voting irregularities,” although no such irregularities have been substantiated.
..and investigations into voting irregularities are ongoing. The winner of the election will be determined by the law, not media projections.
— Rep. Mike Kelly (@MikeKellyPA) November 7, 2020
1:24 p.m.:
In order for Americans to have confidence in our elections, we need time to let the canvassing and certification process take place, along with any investigations of irregularities or fraud play out.
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) November 7, 2020
1:40 p.m.: Symone Sanders, senior adviser to Biden, said, “Donald Trump does not get to decide the winner of elections. The people decide, voters in the country decide, as we have long said, and voters have made their choice very clear," James Hohmann with The Washington Post reported.
1:15 p.m.: More world leaders respond to the projected election of Biden and Harris.
OBAMA statement: pic.twitter.com/jczlOmuHwQ
— Gabriel Debenedetti (@gdebenedetti) November 7, 2020
I am exceedingly overjoyed that Trump has been defeated & that the Biden-Harris team have an opportunity to undo the harm this undeserving Prez has caused the country. My hope for the future is renewed! Looking forward to working w/ Biden-Harris team to move our country forward!
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) November 7, 2020
In President-elect Joe Biden, Americans elected a leader ready on Day One. Working together with President Biden and Vice President Harris, we have the opportunity to deliver extraordinary progress For The People. https://t.co/CKwVtR4qpz pic.twitter.com/aPjv4mTT4l
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) November 7, 2020
Statement from House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, who a year ago was leading impeachment hearings against President Trump. pic.twitter.com/gABHTOxRss
— Darren Samuelsohn (@dsamuelsohn) November 7, 2020
America Detrumped!
— Hanan Ashrawi (@DrHananAshrawi) November 7, 2020
The world also needs to be able to breathe.
Trumpism must be carefully scrutinized & remedied to restore the human, moral & legal equilibrium within and beyond the US. Such phenomena do not emerge from a vacuum. Now is the time for holistic & bold therapeutics
Congratulations to President-elect Biden. Everyone should want our president to succeed because we need our country to succeed. We have great challenges ahead of us as a country. Now more than ever, we need to come together as Americans.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) November 7, 2020
12:40 p.m.: Judd Deere, the Trump administration’s Deputy Press Secretary, said there are “no scheduling updates at this time" when asked about Trump calling Biden, according to CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Knoller.
12:30 p.m.:
We did it, @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/oCgeylsjB4
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020
12:25 p.m.: Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau send congrats to Biden and Harris.
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 7, 2020
It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together. pic.twitter.com/YlDY9TJONs
Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020
12:20 p.m.:
BREAKING: Joe Biden wins Pennsylvania. #APracecall at 11:25 a.m. EST. #Election2020 https://t.co/lGfinjTqT4
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2020
12 p.m.:
The first statement from President-elect Joe Biden:
— Sudeep Reddy (@Reddy) November 7, 2020
“With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation.” pic.twitter.com/uf5dpq00UU
11:55 a.m.:
NEW: President Trump says in statement that Biden “is rushing to falsely pose as the winner.” pic.twitter.com/ecp7wm5ZwX
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) November 7, 2020
11:45 a.m.:
JOE BIDEN DEFEATS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 7, 2020
The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency. He will lead a polarized nation through a historic collision of health, economic and social crises. #APracecall pic.twitter.com/lInwqjX3PB
11:30 a.m.: Joe Biden has won Pennsylvania.
BREAKING: Joe Biden wins Pennsylvania. #APracecall at 11:25 a.m. EST. #Election2020 https://t.co/lGfinjTqT4
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2020
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