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More from Election results 2016: Donald Trump wins the presidency, Republicans control House and Senate

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The Senate now has more women than ever beforeThe Senate now has more women than ever before
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We’re not at gender parity, but we’re getting closer.

By Sarah Kliff
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Rudy Giuliani just favorably compared Trump to Andrew Jackson, a racist ethnic cleanserRudy Giuliani just favorably compared Trump to Andrew Jackson, a racist ethnic cleanser
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“This is the people beating the establishment.” That’s one way to put it.

By Emily Crockett
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One small sign of progress: the number of women of color in the Senate quadrupledOne small sign of progress: the number of women of color in the Senate quadrupled
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Americans voted three new members into this growing group.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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Hillary Clinton wins Nevada in 2016 presidential electionHillary Clinton wins Nevada in 2016 presidential election
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Clinton’s massive get-out-the-vote campaign and huge early-voting lead paid off.

By Dara Lind
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Canada’s immigration site is crashingCanada’s immigration site is crashing
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Thinking of moving to Canada? Apparently, you’re not alone.

By Julia Belluz
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The financial markets are freaking out right now as Trump pulls ever closerThe financial markets are freaking out right now as Trump pulls ever closer
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No one expected this.

By Brad Plumer
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James Carville: “If Trump wins... the Democratic party will have the least amount of power that I can ever remember”James Carville: “If Trump wins... the Democratic party will have the least amount of power that I can ever remember”
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“It’s hard to overestimate what this means,” he added.

By Brian Resnick
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Donald Trump wins Iowa, narrowing Hillary Clinton’s possible path to victoryDonald Trump wins Iowa, narrowing Hillary Clinton’s possible path to victory
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Trump is cleaning up the map.

By Andrew Prokop
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Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential electionDonald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential election
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Georgia’s biggest surprise was getting labeled a swing state at all.

By Dara Lind
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How Donald Trump could win 270 electoral votesHow Donald Trump could win 270 electoral votes
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He’s the underdog. But if he wins, here’s how it would likely look.

By Andrew Prokop
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Donald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaignDonald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaign
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The state is key to Trump’s hopes for the White House.

By Libby Nelson
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President-elect Donald Trump is suddenly a real possibilityPresident-elect Donald Trump is suddenly a real possibility
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Clinton’s firewall is holding. But Trump’s path to victory is open.

By Libby Nelson
2016 Presidential Election
Photos: the faces of Democrat and Republican supporters tonightPhotos: the faces of Democrat and Republican supporters tonight
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The reactions couldn’t be more stark.

By Julia Belluz and Kainaz Amaria
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Donald Trump wins North Carolina, tipping a crucial swing state his wayDonald Trump wins North Carolina, tipping a crucial swing state his way
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Trump is marching forward.

By Andrew Prokop
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Hillary Clinton wins Colorado, keeping her hopes of victory aliveHillary Clinton wins Colorado, keeping her hopes of victory alive
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Clinton needed Colorado, and it’s looking like she got it.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Hillary Clinton wins Virginia, holding on to a swing state she desperately needsHillary Clinton wins Virginia, holding on to a swing state she desperately needs
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Clinton needed Virginia badly, and she eked out a win in the state.

By Jeff Stein
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Donald Trump wins Ohio, a state with demographics he bet on bigDonald Trump wins Ohio, a state with demographics he bet on big
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Enthusiasm over Trump defeats Hillary Clinton’s determined ground game.

By Tara Golshan
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6 plausible ways these election results could go totally off the rails6 plausible ways these election results could go totally off the rails
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A 269-269 tie. Rogue electors. A deadlocked Supreme Court. Dear god no.

By Brad Plumer
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Donald Trump wins Missouri, a state known for a strong white evangelical voteDonald Trump wins Missouri, a state known for a strong white evangelical vote
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Trump picks up the state.

By Tara Golshan
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It’s official: a majority of states have legalized medical marijuanaIt’s official: a majority of states have legalized medical marijuana
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Florida just became the 26th state to legalize pot for medicinal purposes.

By German Lopez
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#MeanwhileInCanada is a playful take on Canadian anxiety tonight#MeanwhileInCanada is a playful take on Canadian anxiety tonight
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The trending hashtag captures our neighbors’ views of the US election.

By Julia Belluz
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Republicans will keep the House of RepresentativesRepublicans will keep the House of Representatives
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Speaker Paul Ryan will keep his gavel, according to multiple projections.

By Jeff Stein and Sarah Frostenson
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2016 exit polls: how to read early results like an expert2016 exit polls: how to read early results like an expert
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Early exit polls can’t always tell us who voted — but they can show us what messages voters are picking up from candidates.

By Dara Lind
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What “I Voted” stickers look like across AmericaWhat “I Voted” stickers look like across America
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From blue corgis in New Orleans to Yupik in Alaska.

By Libby Nelson
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Canada’s only woman prime minister has some advice for Hillary ClintonCanada’s only woman prime minister has some advice for Hillary Clinton
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Kim Campbell is a conservative — and a Hillary supporter.

By Julia Belluz