Welcome to TAG24 NEWS' 2024 election hub, where you can keep up on all the latest developments as presidential vote results roll in.

Results are coming in as the polls closed Tuesday on an incredibly tight presidential race pitting Republican Donald Trump against Democrat Kamala Harris.

The two major-party candidates are competing for the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the White House. They are closely watching the vote count in a handful of battleground states expected to swing the election.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jill Stein (Green Party), Claudia De la Cruz (Party for Socialism and Liberation), Dr. Cornel West (Independent/Justice For All Party), and Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party) vied for historic breakthroughs as they seek to challenge the two-party system.

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The outcome of the 2024 election could not be more consequential. Climate action, racial justice, immigrants' rights, abortion access, and more are on the line, while ending endless wars and US support for Israel's genocide in Gaza are top priorities for many Americans this cycle.

Will Donald Trump return to the White House? Will Kamala Harris become the US' first female president? Will the Green Party earn 5% of the national vote? Who will control Congress?

This rolling coverage has now ended, but be sure to refresh our home page and follow us on social media for the latest updates on the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters Thursday he had held a phone call with US President-elect Trump, and "in a nutshell, he was very friendly."

Ishiba, who took office just over a month ago, said the pair had agreed to strengthen the Japan-US alliance and hoped to organise a face-to-face meeting "as soon as possible".

"I had the impression that he is the kind of person I will be able to talk to candidly," he added.

President Biden praised Harris following her loss in the presidential election, saying in a statement, "She will continue to be a leader our children will look up to for generations to come as she puts her stamp on America's future."

Harris, who replaced Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket in July, had "been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character," Biden said.

"Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what's possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that is more free, more just, and full of more opportunities for all Americans."

Selecting Harris as vice president was the best decision Biden had made, he added.

"Her story represents the best of America's story. And as she made clear today, I have no doubt that she'll continue writing that story."

Trump has accepted President Biden's invitation to the White House, Trump's campaign team said on Wednesday.

Biden called Trump to congratulate him on the victory and extended an invitation to the White House to ensure a smooth transition between the administrations, Trump Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said.

"President Trump looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call," he added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had an "excellent" call on Wednesday with Trump after his victory in the US presidential election.

"We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation. Strong and unwavering US leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace," Zelensky wrote on social media platform X.

"His tremendous campaign made this result possible. I praised his family and team for their great work."

Former president Barack Obama on Wednesday congratulated Trump on his election victory, noting the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

"This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for," Obama said in a statement. "But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won't always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power."

The ex-president also voiced pride over the efforts of Harris and Walz, calling them "two extraordinary public servants who ran a remarkable campaign."

VP Kamala Harris addressed the nation from her alma mater Howard University just after 4 PM on Wednesday, in a passionate plea urging people to stay optimistic and work together to make a difference.

"The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say that the light of America's promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting," she told the crowd with a smile.

She ended the rousing speech with a Howard University shoutout, and "God Bless the United States of America."

President Joe Biden called his VP Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her campaign. He also called Trump and invited him to visit the White House at a later date, MSNBC reported.

Vice President Kamala Harris called Donald Trump on the phone on Wednesday to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential election, ABC News reported. According to her campaign chair in an email, Harris said she plans to work with Biden to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

President Biden is planning to address the nation on Thursday.

Incoming president Donald Trump added to his election victory tally Wednesday when media outlets called the state of Michigan, flipping three battleground states known as the "Blue Wall" where Democrats have traditionally held sway.

With more than 95% of precincts reporting, NBC and Fox News called the northern former manufacturing stronghold for Trump, bringing his reported Electoral College tally to 292, against 224 for defeated Democratic rival Kamala Harris.

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks on Wednesday at 4:00 PM, the White House said, in her first response to her election defeat by Donald Trump.

Harris, who will speak at Howard University in Washington, was soundly beaten by Trump despite most opinion polls suggesting a close race.