Joe Biden speaks to supporters in Scranton, Pennsylvani as polls open on Election Day (Drew Angerer/Getty)


Welcome to the most important US election night since 1860.

EA WorldView is covering all the developments in the Presidential, Senate, and House contests, providing analysis of the wider issues, and watching the possibility of an unprecedented refusal by an incumbent President of the outcome.

We will be updating results as they come in, through our handy Clockwatch and overview of the contests.

Clockwatch: The US Elections

For the state of play going into tonight’s count, here are the Essential Guides:

Essential Guide to Biden v. Trump: The 13 Swing States (and 2 Districts) That Will Decide the US Presidential Election

The Must-Win, Shift, and Landslide States for Biden v. Trump

Essential Guide to US Senate Elections — The 13 Key Races

Preparing for the unprecedented:

How Trump Could Refuse The Outcome of the Election — A 4-Step Guide

While you are waiting for the first results:

US Election Day Interviews: A Biden Win? Trump Defying Outcome? Unity or Division Amid Crisis?

UCD Webinar: Is This the Most Important US Election Ever?

Trump, Game of Thrones, and the Failure of the Macho Man in A Time of Covid-19

As The World Watches US Elections, America’s Appeal is Diminished

And there’s a special 24-hour event, from a consortium of 15 universities, on US foreign policy; relations with Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; and climate change. The programme begins at 2100 GMT.

Watch “Decision 2020”